Compare 9/60 and 21/49
9/60 is smaller than 21/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
9/60 = 9 × 49/60 × 49 = 441/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
21/49 = 21 × 60/49 × 60 = 1260/2940 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 441/2940 < 1260/2940 or 9/60 < 21/49
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