Compare 2/10 and 12/30
2/10 is smaller than 12/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2/10 = 2 × 3/10 × 3 = 6/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
12/30 = 12 × 1/30 × 1 = 12/30 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/30 < 12/30 or 2/10 < 12/30
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