Compare 6/4 and 63/90
1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 63/90
6/4 is greater than 63/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
6/4 = 6 × 45/4 × 45 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
63/90 = 63 × 2/90 × 2 = 126/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270/180 > 126/180 or 6/4 > 63/90
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