Compare 2/90 and 24/45
2/90 is smaller than 24/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2/90 < 48/90 or 2/90 < 24/45
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