Compare 49/75 and 20/30
49/75 is smaller than 20/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
20/30 = 20 × 5/30 × 5 = 100/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/150 < 100/150 or 49/75 < 20/30
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