Compare 10/75 and 84/90
10/75 is smaller than 84/90
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,
84/90 = 84 × 5/90 × 5 = 420/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/450 < 420/450 or 10/75 < 84/90
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