{"id":1437,"date":"2022-04-19T09:34:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T09:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1437"},"modified":"2023-10-04T11:29:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T11:29:11","slug":"__trashed-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unlike-numerators","title":{"rendered":"Unlike Numerators &#8211; Definition With Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-57deddc8-616e-4d5d-953c-e132ae64c835\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unlike-numerators#0-what-is-a-numerator>What Is a Numerator?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unlike-numerators#1-what-are-unlike-numerators>What Are Unlike Numerators<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unlike-numerators#2-how-to-convert-unlike-numerators-to-like-numerators>How to Convert Unlike Numerators to Like Numerators<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unlike-numerators#3-operations-on-fractions-with-unlike-numerators>Operations on Fractions with Unlike Numerators<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unlike-numerators#7-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unlike-numerators#8-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-a-numerator\">What Is a Numerator?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When numbers are written in the form of a fraction, it can be represented as a\/b, where a is the numerator and b is the denominator. A numerator is the part of a fraction that is above the line and represents the number of parts out of the whole, whereas a denominator is the total numbers of the parts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, in the fraction $\\frac{3}{5}$, the numerator is 3 and the denominator is 5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fraction-with-numerator-5-and-denominator-6.png\" alt=\"Fraction with Numerator 5 and Denominator 6\" class=\"wp-image-34578\" title=\"Fraction with Numerator 5 and Denominator 6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fraction-with-numerator-5-and-denominator-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fraction-with-numerator-5-and-denominator-6-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the above image, the number of shaded parts out of total parts are 5. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fractions-with-unlike-numerators.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/fractions-with-unlike-numerators-300x135.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">In the first figure, the number of shaded parts is 3. So, the numerator is 3. In the second figure, the number of shaded parts is 5. So, the numerator is 5. 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id=\"2-how-to-convert-unlike-numerators-to-like-numerators\">How to Convert Unlike Numerators to Like Numerators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For making the numerators of two or more fractions same or like, we can find out the LCM of the numerators and then multiply the numerators with relevant numbers. It becomes easy to compare if there are like numerators.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, we have to compare $\\frac{3}{4} and \\frac{9}{11}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">LCM (3, 9) = 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{3\\times3}{4\\times3}=\\frac{9}{12} and \\frac{9}{11}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For comparing 912 and 911, we just have to look at the denominator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Since 12 &gt; 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;$\\frac{9}{12}\\lt\\frac{9}{11}\\Rightarrow\\frac{3}{4}\\lt\\frac{9}{11}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-operations-on-fractions-with-unlike-numerators\">Operations on Fractions with Unlike Numerators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When the denominator is the same or when the fractions are like fractions. When the denominator of the fractions are the same, then only the numerators get compared, added, or subtracted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A. Comparing Fractions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us compare fractions with unlike numerators<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{3}{5} and \\frac{4}{5}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Since the denominators are the same, only numerators, i.e., 3 and 4 will be compared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We can say that $\\frac{3}{5}\\lt\\frac{4}{5} as 3 \\lt 4$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>B. Add Fractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us add $\\frac{3}{5} and \\frac{4}{5}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Since the denominators are the same, only numerators, i.e., 3 and 4 will be added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We can say that $\\frac{3}{5}+\\frac{4}{5}=\\frac{3+4}{5}=\\frac{7}{5}=1\\frac{2}{5}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>C. Subtract Fractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us subtract $\\frac{4}{5} and \\frac{3}{5}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Since the denominators are the same, only numerators, i.e., 4 and 3 will be subtracted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We can say that $\\frac{4}{5}-\\frac{3}{5}=\\frac{4-3}{5}=\\frac{1}{5}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When the denominators are different or the fractions are unlike fractions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">When the denominator of the fractions are different, then we complete the operations, i.e., comparing, adding, and subtracting the fractions by finding the LCM of denominators and multiplying the numerator and denominator by the relevant numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A. Comparing Fractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us compare $\\frac{3}{4} and \\frac{5}{7}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">LCM (4, 7) = 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{3\\times7}{4\\times7}=\\frac{21}{28};\\frac{5\\times4}{7\\times4}=\\frac{20}{28}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Since the denominators are the same now,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">We can say that $\\frac{21}{28}\\gt\\frac{20}{28} as 21 &gt; 20\\Rightarrow\\frac{3}{4}\\gt\\frac{5}{7}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>B. Add Fractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us add 34 and 57.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{3}{4} + \\frac{5}{7} = \\frac{21}{28}+\\frac{20}{28}=\\frac{41}{28}=1\\frac{13}{28}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>C. Subtract Fractions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let us subtract $\\frac{3}{4} and \\frac{5}{7}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{3}{4}-\\frac{5}{7} = \\frac{21}{28}-\\frac{20}{28}=\\frac{1}{28}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-ascending-order-of-fractions-with-unlike-numerators\">Ascending Order of Fractions with Unlike Numerators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Ascending is also known as <strong>increasing<\/strong>. So, when numbers have their values listed from smallest to largest, we say that it is in ascending order. Ascending order for the fractions with unlike numerators can be calculated by finding LCM of the numerators if the denominators are also unlike. In case of like fractions, we just have to compare the numerator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example<strong>, <\/strong>write these numbers in ascending order: $\\frac{2}{5},\\frac{3}{7},\\frac{5}{14},\\frac{1}{10}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">LCM of 2, 3, 5 and 1 = 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{2\\times15}{5\\times15}=\\frac{30}{75},\\frac{3\\times10}{7\\times10}=\\frac{30}{70},\\frac{5\\times6}{14\\times6}=\\frac{30}{84},\\frac{1\\times30}{10\\times30}=\\frac{30}{300}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Greater the denominator, smaller the fraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{30}{300}\\lt\\frac{30}{84}\\lt\\frac{30}{75}\\lt\\frac{30}{70}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-descending-order-of-fractions-with-unlike-numerators\">Descending Order of Fractions with Unlike Numerators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Descending&nbsp; is also known as <strong>decreasing<\/strong>. So when numbers have their values from largest to smallest, we say that it is in descending order. Descending order for the fractions with unlike numerators can be calculated by finding LCM of the numerators if the denominators are also unlike. In case of like fractions, we just have to compare the numerator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example<strong>, <\/strong>write these numbers in descending order: $\\frac{2}{5},\\frac{3}{7},\\frac{5}{14},\\frac{1}{10}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">LCM of 2, 3, 5 and 1 = 30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{2\\times15}{5\\times15}=\\frac{30}{75},\\frac{3\\times10}{7\\times10}=\\frac{30}{70},\\frac{5\\times6}{14\\times6}=\\frac{30}{84},\\frac{1\\times30}{10\\times30}=\\frac{30}{300}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Smaller the denominator, greater the fraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{30}{70}\\gt\\frac{30}{75}\\lt\\frac{30}{84}\\lt\\frac{30}{300}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-solved-examples\">Solved Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 1. Write the following fractions in descending order.<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1}{4},\\frac{2}{3}and\\frac{5}{6}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: The smaller the denominator, the greater the fraction when the fractions have same or like numerators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">LCM(1, 2, 5) = 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{1\\times10}{4\\times10}=\\frac{10}{40},\\frac{2\\times5}{3\\times5}=\\frac{10}{15},\\frac{5\\times2}{6\\times2}=\\frac{10}{12}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$12\\lt15\\lt40$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{10}{12}\\gt\\frac{10}{15}\\gt\\frac{10}{40}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$56\\gt23\\gt14$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. Add: <\/strong>$\\frac{2}{3}+\\frac{1}{5}+\\frac{3}{4}$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: LCM(3, 5 and 4) = 60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{2\\times20}{3\\times20}=\\frac{40}{60};\\frac{1\\times12}{5\\times12}=\\frac{12}{60};\\frac{3\\times15}{4\\times15}=\\frac{45}{60}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{40}{60}+\\frac{12}{60}+\\frac{45}{60}=\\frac{97}{60}=1\\frac{37}{60}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. Write the following fractions in ascending order:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{2}{5},\\frac{7}{9}and\\frac{14}{25}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>:The greater the denominator, the smaller the fraction when the fractions have same or like numerators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">LCM(2, 7, 14) = 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{2\\times7}{5\\times7}=\\frac{14}{35},\\frac{7\\times2}{9\\times2}=\\frac{14}{18},\\frac{14}{25}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$35 \\gt 25 \\gt 18$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{14}{35}\\lt\\frac{14}{25}\\lt\\frac{14}{18}\\Rightarrow\\frac{2}{5}\\lt\\frac{14}{25}\\lt\\frac{7}{9}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Unlike Numerators - Definition With Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which sign will come in between: $\\frac{1}{7} and \\frac{9}{11}$ ?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\lt$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\gt$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$=$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of these<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\lt$<br\/>Let\u2019s make the numerator the same or like.<br>\r\nLCM(1, 9) = 9<br>\r\n$\\frac{1\\times9}{7\\times9}=\\frac{9}{63} and \\frac{9}{11}$<br> \r\nSince, $63 \\gt 11$<br>\r\n$\\frac{1}{7}\\lt\\frac{9}{11}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is true?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{11}{35}\\gt\\frac{11}{34}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{11}{17}\\gt\\frac{11}{13}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{2}{11}\\gt\\frac{1}{13}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$\\frac{10}{34}\\lt\\frac{10}{49}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{2}{11}\\gt\\frac{1}{13}$<br\/>We can compare by cross multiplication i.e. $2\\times13 \\gt 1\\times11$.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What will be the fraction  $\\frac{2}{3}-\\frac{1}{4}  and \\frac{5}{6}-\\frac{2}{5}$ called?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Improper fraction<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Equivalent fraction<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Like fractions with unlike numerators<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Unlike fractions with unlike numerators<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Unlike fractions with unlike numerators<br\/>LCM(3, 4) = 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9<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{1\\\\times9}{7\\\\times9}=\\\\frac{9}{63} and \\\\frac{9}{11}$$<br> \r\nSince, $$63 \\\\gt 11$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{1}{7}\\\\lt\\\\frac{9}{11}$$\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    },{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"Which of the following is true?\",\n                    \"text\": \"Which of the following is true?\",\n                    \"comment\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                      \"text\": \"We can compare by cross multiplication i.e. $$2\\\\times13 \\\\gt 1\\\\times11$$.\"\n                    },\n                    \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                    \"suggestedAnswer\": [ {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 0,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"$$\\\\frac{11}{35}\\\\gt\\\\frac{11}{34}$$\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"We can compare by cross multiplication i.e. $$2\\\\times13 \\\\gt 1\\\\times11$$.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 1,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"$$\\\\frac{11}{17}\\\\gt\\\\frac{11}{13}$$\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"We can compare by cross multiplication i.e. $$2\\\\times13 \\\\gt 1\\\\times11$$.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 3,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"$$\\\\frac{10}{34}\\\\lt\\\\frac{10}{49}$$\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"We can compare by cross multiplication i.e. $$2\\\\times13 \\\\gt 1\\\\times11$$.\"\n                                    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 2,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"$$\\\\frac{2}{11}\\\\gt\\\\frac{1}{13}$$\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"We can compare by cross multiplication i.e. $$2\\\\times13 \\\\gt 1\\\\times11$$.\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"We can compare by cross multiplication i.e. $$2\\\\times13 \\\\gt 1\\\\times11$$.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    },{\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",   \n                    \"eduQuestionType\": \"Multiple choice\",\n                    \"learningResourceType\": \"Practice problem\",\n                    \"name\": \"What will be the fraction  $$\\\\frac{2}{3}-\\\\frac{1}{4}  and \\\\frac{5}{6}-\\\\frac{2}{5}$$ called?\",\n                    \"text\": \"What will be the fraction  $$\\\\frac{2}{3}-\\\\frac{1}{4}  and \\\\frac{5}{6}-\\\\frac{2}{5}$$ called?\",\n                    \"comment\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                      \"text\": \"LCM(3, 4) = 12<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times4}{3\\\\times4}=\\\\frac{8}{12};\\\\frac{1\\\\times3}{4\\\\times3}=\\\\frac{3}{12}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{8}{12}-\\\\frac{3}{12}=\\\\frac{5}{12}$$<br>\r\nLCM(5, 6) = 30<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times6}{5\\\\times6}=\\\\frac{12}{30};\\\\frac{5\\\\times5}{6\\\\times5}=\\\\frac{25}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{25}{30}-\\\\frac{12}{30}=\\\\frac{13}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{5}{12} and \\\\frac{13}{30}$$ are the unlike fractions with unlike numerators.\"\n                    },\n                    \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                    \"suggestedAnswer\": [ {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 0,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"Improper fraction\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"LCM(3, 4) = 12<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times4}{3\\\\times4}=\\\\frac{8}{12};\\\\frac{1\\\\times3}{4\\\\times3}=\\\\frac{3}{12}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{8}{12}-\\\\frac{3}{12}=\\\\frac{5}{12}$$<br>\r\nLCM(5, 6) = 30<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times6}{5\\\\times6}=\\\\frac{12}{30};\\\\frac{5\\\\times5}{6\\\\times5}=\\\\frac{25}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{25}{30}-\\\\frac{12}{30}=\\\\frac{13}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{5}{12} and \\\\frac{13}{30}$$ are the unlike fractions with unlike numerators.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 1,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"Equivalent fraction\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"LCM(3, 4) = 12<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times4}{3\\\\times4}=\\\\frac{8}{12};\\\\frac{1\\\\times3}{4\\\\times3}=\\\\frac{3}{12}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{8}{12}-\\\\frac{3}{12}=\\\\frac{5}{12}$$<br>\r\nLCM(5, 6) = 30<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times6}{5\\\\times6}=\\\\frac{12}{30};\\\\frac{5\\\\times5}{6\\\\times5}=\\\\frac{25}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{25}{30}-\\\\frac{12}{30}=\\\\frac{13}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{5}{12} and \\\\frac{13}{30}$$ are the unlike fractions with unlike numerators.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 2,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"Like fractions with unlike numerators\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"LCM(3, 4) = 12<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times4}{3\\\\times4}=\\\\frac{8}{12};\\\\frac{1\\\\times3}{4\\\\times3}=\\\\frac{3}{12}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{8}{12}-\\\\frac{3}{12}=\\\\frac{5}{12}$$<br>\r\nLCM(5, 6) = 30<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times6}{5\\\\times6}=\\\\frac{12}{30};\\\\frac{5\\\\times5}{6\\\\times5}=\\\\frac{25}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{25}{30}-\\\\frac{12}{30}=\\\\frac{13}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{5}{12} and \\\\frac{13}{30}$$ are the unlike fractions with unlike numerators.\"\n                                    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 3,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"Unlike fractions with unlike numerators\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"LCM(3, 4) = 12<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times4}{3\\\\times4}=\\\\frac{8}{12};\\\\frac{1\\\\times3}{4\\\\times3}=\\\\frac{3}{12}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{8}{12}-\\\\frac{3}{12}=\\\\frac{5}{12}$$<br>\r\nLCM(5, 6) = 30<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times6}{5\\\\times6}=\\\\frac{12}{30};\\\\frac{5\\\\times5}{6\\\\times5}=\\\\frac{25}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{25}{30}-\\\\frac{12}{30}=\\\\frac{13}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{5}{12} and \\\\frac{13}{30}$$ are the unlike fractions with unlike numerators.\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"LCM(3, 4) = 12<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times4}{3\\\\times4}=\\\\frac{8}{12};\\\\frac{1\\\\times3}{4\\\\times3}=\\\\frac{3}{12}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{8}{12}-\\\\frac{3}{12}=\\\\frac{5}{12}$$<br>\r\nLCM(5, 6) = 30<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{2\\\\times6}{5\\\\times6}=\\\\frac{12}{30};\\\\frac{5\\\\times5}{6\\\\times5}=\\\\frac{25}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{25}{30}-\\\\frac{12}{30}=\\\\frac{13}{30}$$<br>\r\n$$\\\\frac{5}{12} and \\\\frac{13}{30}$$ are the unlike fractions with unlike numerators.\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\"><strong><strong>What is the difference between unlike numerators and unlike denominators?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\">\n\n<p>When the numerators of two or more fractions are different and the denominators are same or different, they are called <strong>unlike numerators<\/strong>. Whereas, when the denominators of two or more fractions are not the same or unlike, they are called <strong>unlike denominators<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\"><strong>Can fractions with unlike numerators be called unlike fractions?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\">\n\n<p>No, fractions with unlike numerators can also have the same or like denominators.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\"><strong>How do you compare fractions with unlike or different numerators?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-12152b75-9322-4e87-b751-6f2b2d9503ec\">\n\n<p>1. 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