Compare 30/12 and 24/90
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 24/90
30/12 is greater than 24/90
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,
30/12 = 30 × 15/12 × 15 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 450/180 > 48/180 or 30/12 > 24/90
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