Compare 10/80 and 12/75
10/80 is smaller than 12/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
10/80 = 10 × 15/80 × 15 = 150/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
12/75 = 12 × 16/75 × 16 = 192/1200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 150/1200 < 192/1200 or 10/80 < 12/75
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