Compare 30/9 and 18/20
1st number: 3 3/9, 2nd number: 18/20
30/9 is greater than 18/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
30/9 = 30 × 20/9 × 20 = 600/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
18/20 = 18 × 9/20 × 9 = 162/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 600/180 > 162/180 or 30/9 > 18/20
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