Compare 9/28 and 5/80
9/28 is greater than 5/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
9/28 = 9 × 20/28 × 20 = 180/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 180/560 > 35/560 or 9/28 > 5/80
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