Compare 32/12 and 49/90
1st number: 2 8/12, 2nd number: 49/90
32/12 is greater than 49/90
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,
32/12 = 32 × 15/12 × 15 = 480/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 480/180 > 98/180 or 32/12 > 49/90
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