Compare 10/75 and 1/90
10/75 is greater than 1/90
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,
10/75 = 10 × 6/75 × 6 = 60/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/450 > 5/450 or 10/75 > 1/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/75 and 1/90 10/75 and 2/90 30/75 and 1/90 10/75 and 3/90 50/75 and 1/90 10/75 and 5/90 70/75 and 1/90 10/75 and 7/90