Compare 3/75 and 5/90
3/75 is smaller than 5/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
3/75 = 3 × 6/75 × 6 = 18/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/450 < 25/450 or 3/75 < 5/90
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