Compare 2/75 and 10/60
2/75 is smaller than 10/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
10/60 = 10 × 5/60 × 5 = 50/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/300 < 50/300 or 2/75 < 10/60
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