Compare 5/84 and 20/90
5/84 is smaller than 20/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
5/84 = 5 × 15/84 × 15 = 75/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
20/90 = 20 × 14/90 × 14 = 280/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/1260 < 280/1260 or 5/84 < 20/90
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