Compare 3/60 and 10/28
3/60 is smaller than 10/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/420 < 150/420 or 3/60 < 10/28
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/60 and 10/28 3/60 and 20/28 3/60 and 10/56 9/60 and 10/28 3/60 and 30/28 3/60 and 10/84 15/60 and 10/28 3/60 and 50/28 21/60 and 10/28 3/60 and 70/28