Compare 5/18 and 9/30
5/18 is smaller than 9/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
9/30 = 9 × 3/30 × 3 = 27/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/90 < 27/90 or 5/18 < 9/30
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