Compare 2/12 and 5/9
212 is smaller than 59
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
212 = 2 × 312 × 3 = 636 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
59 = 5 × 49 × 4 = 2036 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 636 < 2036 or 212 < 59
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