Compare 9/80 and 12/60
9/80 is smaller than 12/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
12/60 = 12 × 4/60 × 4 = 48/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/240 < 48/240 or 9/80 < 12/60
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