Compare 2/84 and 84/9
1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 9 3/9
2/84 is smaller than 84/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
84/9 = 84 × 28/9 × 28 = 2352/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/252 < 2352/252 or 2/84 < 84/9
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