Compare 3/80 and 28/60
3/80 is smaller than 28/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
3/80 = 3 × 3/80 × 3 = 9/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
28/60 = 28 × 4/60 × 4 = 112/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 9/240 < 112/240 or 3/80 < 28/60
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