Compare 7/60 and 14/9
1st number: 7/60, 2nd number: 1 5/9
760 is smaller than 149
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
760 = 7 × 360 × 3 = 21180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
149 = 14 × 209 × 20 = 280180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21180 < 280180 or 760 < 149
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