Compare 4/36 and 4/49
4/36 is greater than 4/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
4/49 = 4 × 36/49 × 36 = 144/1764 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196/1764 > 144/1764 or 4/36 > 4/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/36 and 4/49 4/36 and 8/49 4/72 and 4/49 4/36 and 4/98 12/36 and 4/49 4/36 and 12/49 20/36 and 4/49 4/36 and 20/49 28/36 and 4/49 4/36 and 28/49