Compare 1/81 and 8/20
1/81 is smaller than 8/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
1/81 = 1 × 20/81 × 20 = 20/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
8/20 = 8 × 81/20 × 81 = 648/1620 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/1620 < 648/1620 or 1/81 < 8/20
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