Compare 10/9 and 6/20
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 6/20
109 is greater than 620
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
109 = 10 × 209 × 20 = 200180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
620 = 6 × 920 × 9 = 54180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200180 > 54180 or 109 > 620
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