Compare 9/90 and 27/42
9/90 is smaller than 27/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
27/42 = 27 × 15/42 × 15 = 405/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63/630 < 405/630 or 9/90 < 27/42
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