Compare 30/5 and 63/81
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 63/81
30/5 is greater than 63/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
30/5 = 30 × 81/5 × 81 = 2430/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
63/81 = 63 × 5/81 × 5 = 315/405 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2430/405 > 315/405 or 30/5 > 63/81
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