Compare 49/18 and 49/60
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 49/60
49/18 is greater than 49/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 490/180 > 147/180 or 49/18 > 49/60
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