Compare 60/32 and 1/90
1st number: 1 28/32, 2nd number: 1/90
60/32 is greater than 1/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
60/32 = 60 × 45/32 × 45 = 2700/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
1/90 = 1 × 16/90 × 16 = 16/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2700/1440 > 16/1440 or 60/32 > 1/90
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