If the denominators are the same, compare the numerators
If the numerators are the same, the fraction with the smaller denominator is larger
Find a common denominator and compare the equivalent fractions
Convert the fractions to decimals and compare the decimal values
Use cross-multiplication to compare two fractions
Compare each fraction to a benchmark such as 0, 1/2, or 1
Simplify fractions first if possible
For mixed numbers, compare the whole-number parts first, then the fractional parts
For negative fractions, the fraction with the smaller absolute value is greater
Use visual models such as number lines, fraction bars, or pie charts