Compare 9/24 and 8/36
9/24 is greater than 8/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
8/36 = 8 × 2/36 × 2 = 16/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/72 > 16/72 or 9/24 > 8/36
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