Question

Compare the following fractions: $\frac{3}{6}and\frac{5}{6}$

• A. $\frac{3}{6}>\frac{5}{6}$
• B. $\frac{3}{6}=\frac{5}{6}$
• C. $\frac{3}{6}<\frac{5}{6}$
• D. $\frac{3}{6}=2\times \frac{5}{6}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{3}{6}<\frac{5}{6}$

The denominators of the fractions $\frac{3}{6}$and $\frac{5}{6}$ are same. So, they are like fractions.
When we compare like fractions, the fraction whose numerator is greater has greater value.

Here, 3 < 5 .

$\therefore$ $\frac{3}{6}\begin{array}{c}<\end{array}\frac{5}{6}$