Compare 60/8 and 5/90
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 5/90
60/8 is greater than 5/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2700/360 > 20/360 or 60/8 > 5/90
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