Compare 4/90 and 2/3
4/90 is smaller than 2/3
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 3 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
4/90 = 4 × 1/90 × 1 = 4/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
2/3 = 2 × 30/3 × 30 = 60/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/90 < 60/90 or 4/90 < 2/3
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