Compare 6/90 and 10/45
6/90 is smaller than 10/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
10/45 = 10 × 2/45 × 2 = 20/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/90 < 20/90 or 6/90 < 10/45
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