Compare 4/7 and 60/90
4/7 is smaller than 60/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
4/7 = 4 × 90/7 × 90 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
60/90 = 60 × 7/90 × 7 = 420/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/630 < 420/630 or 4/7 < 60/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/7 and 60/90 4/14 and 60/90 12/7 and 60/90 4/21 and 60/90 20/7 and 60/90 4/35 and 60/90 28/7 and 60/90 4/49 and 60/90