Compare 84/90 and 48/60
84/90 is greater than 48/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
84/90 = 84 × 2/90 × 2 = 168/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
48/60 = 48 × 3/60 × 3 = 144/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 168/180 > 144/180 or 84/90 > 48/60
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