Compare 12/60 and 15/20
12/60 is smaller than 15/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
15/20 = 15 × 3/20 × 3 = 45/60 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/60 < 45/60 or 12/60 < 15/20
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