Compare 3/30 and 5/9
330 is smaller than 59
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
330 = 3 × 330 × 3 = 990 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
59 = 5 × 109 × 10 = 5090 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 990 < 5090 or 330 < 59
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