Compare 8/9 and 75/90
8/9 is greater than 75/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
8/9 = 8 × 10/9 × 10 = 80/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
75/90 = 75 × 1/90 × 1 = 75/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/90 > 75/90 or 8/9 > 75/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/9 and 75/90 8/18 and 75/90 24/9 and 75/90 8/27 and 75/90 40/9 and 75/90 8/45 and 75/90 56/9 and 75/90 8/63 and 75/90