Compare 2/6 and 12/90
2/6 is greater than 12/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
2/6 = 2 × 15/6 × 15 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/90 > 12/90 or 2/6 > 12/90
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