Compare 10/20 and 6/9
1020 is smaller than 69
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1020 = 10 × 920 × 9 = 90180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
69 = 6 × 209 × 20 = 120180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90180 < 120180 or 1020 < 69
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