Question

compare 2/3 and 8/9​

Answer 1

Compare 2/3 and 8/9

2

3

is smaller than

8

9

Steps for comparing fractions

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 3 and 9 is 9

For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,

2

3

=

2 × 3

3 × 3

=

6

9

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,

8

9

=

8 × 1

9 × 1

=

8

9

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

6

9

<

8

9

or

2

3

<

8

9

Answer 2

Answer:

2/3 is less than 8/9

Step-by-step explanation:

For this we have to find the LCM of the denominators (3&9) which is 9. so we have to make the both fraction's denominators 9

2×3=6

3×3=9

8×1=8

9×1=9

so, 6/9 (2/3) is less than 8/9

Note:

When we multiply/divide a fraction's denominator by a number, we should multiply/divide the fraction's numerator by the same number, to get equivalent fractions

eg: 2/3=6/9.