Compare 6/90 and 1/24
6/90 is greater than 1/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
1/24 = 1 × 15/24 × 15 = 15/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/360 > 15/360 or 6/90 > 1/24
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