Compare the fractions

2/4

and

1/2

Given Fractions:   and
Since the denominators are not common (not the same), we need to find the Least Common Denominator (LCD), which is equivalent to the Least Common Multiple of 2 and 4:
LCD = LCM(2, 4) = 4
Express the given fractions as equivalent fractions with respect to the LCD (4):
=   and   = Since the equivalent fractions have common denominators, we can compare the numerators:
2 is equal to 2  (2 = 2)
As a result,    is equal to Therefore,  

2/4

  is equal to

1/2

,  

2/4

=

1/2