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