Compare 12/30 and 80/90
12/30 is smaller than 80/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36/90 < 80/90 or 12/30 < 80/90
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