Compare 81/90 and 6/7
81/90 is greater than 6/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
81/90 = 81 × 7/90 × 7 = 567/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
6/7 = 6 × 90/7 × 90 = 540/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 567/630 > 540/630 or 81/90 > 6/7
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