Compare 28/12 and 16/90
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 16/90
28/12 is greater than 16/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
28/12 = 28 × 15/12 × 15 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
16/90 = 16 × 2/90 × 2 = 32/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 420/180 > 32/180 or 28/12 > 16/90
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