Compare 36/60 and 2/9
36/60 is greater than 2/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108/180 > 40/180 or 36/60 > 2/9
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