Compare 9/60 and 3/12
9/60 is smaller than 3/12
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 9/60 < 15/60 or 9/60 < 3/12
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