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Compare 2/30 and 6/80

2/30 is smaller than 6/80

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 80 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
    2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    6/80 = 6 × 3/80 × 3 = 18/240
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 16/240 < 18/240 or 2/30 < 6/80

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