Compare 6/90 and 84/4
1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 21 0/4
6/90 is smaller than 84/4
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
84/4 = 84 × 45/4 × 45 = 3780/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/180 < 3780/180 or 6/90 < 84/4
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