Compare 30/24 and 12/90
1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 12/90
30/24 is greater than 12/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
30/24 = 30 × 15/24 × 15 = 450/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 450/360 > 48/360 or 30/24 > 12/90
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