Compare 10/90 and 1/12
10/90 is greater than 1/12
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
1/12 = 1 × 15/12 × 15 = 15/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/180 > 15/180 or 10/90 > 1/12
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