Compare 2/60 and 5/81
2/60 is smaller than 5/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
2/60 = 2 × 27/60 × 27 = 54/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
5/81 = 5 × 20/81 × 20 = 100/1620 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/1620 < 100/1620 or 2/60 < 5/81
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