Compare 6/49 and 5/72
6/49 is greater than 5/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
6/49 = 6 × 72/49 × 72 = 432/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
5/72 = 5 × 49/72 × 49 = 245/3528 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 432/3528 > 245/3528 or 6/49 > 5/72
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