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Compare 7/90 and 4/12

7/90 is smaller than 4/12

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 14/180 < 60/180 or 7/90 < 4/12

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