Compare 2/90 and 8/7
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 1 1/7
2/90 is smaller than 8/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
8/7 = 8 × 90/7 × 90 = 720/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/630 < 720/630 or 2/90 < 8/7
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