Compare 6/81 and 1/80
6/81 is greater than 1/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 80 is 6480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6480 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 80 = 6480,
6/81 = 6 × 80/81 × 80 = 480/6480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 81 = 6480,
1/80 = 1 × 81/80 × 81 = 81/6480 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 480/6480 > 81/6480 or 6/81 > 1/80
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