Compare 10/28 and 6/9
1028 is smaller than 69
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
1028 = 10 × 928 × 9 = 90252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
69 = 6 × 289 × 28 = 168252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90252 < 168252 or 1028 < 69
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