SHORTCUTS FOR FRACTIONS PROBLEMS
You have to Compare the given fractions in a number of problems in Data Interpretation and Quantitative Ability. Let us study some of the common methods of identifying out the largest or smallest of a given set of fractions which are useful for Mental Maths. Type – 1 When the numerators are same and the denominators are different, the fraction with the largest denominator is the smallest. Have a look at the following example. Example : Which of the following fractions is the smallest? (3/5) , (3/7) , (3/13), (3/8) Here, 13 is the largest denominator, so, (3/13) is the smallest fraction. 5 is the smallest denominator, hence (3/5) is the largest fraction. Here logic is very simple, Situation: (i) Assume that you are 5 Children in your family. Your Dad brought an Apple and mom cut it into 5 pieces and distributed among all the children including you. (1/5) Situation (ii) : Assume that you are 8 Children in your family. Your Dad brought an Apple and mom cut it into 8 pieces an