Compare 10/90 and 8/42
10/90 is smaller than 8/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
8/42 = 8 × 15/42 × 15 = 120/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/630 < 120/630 or 10/90 < 8/42
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