Compare 6/10 and 72/90
6/10 is smaller than 72/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
6/10 = 6 × 9/10 × 9 = 54/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
72/90 = 72 × 1/90 × 1 = 72/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/90 < 72/90 or 6/10 < 72/90
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