Compare 10/36 and 7/90
10/36 is greater than 7/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/180 > 14/180 or 10/36 > 7/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/36 and 7/90 10/36 and 14/90 10/72 and 7/90 30/36 and 7/90 10/36 and 21/90 50/36 and 7/90 10/36 and 35/90 70/36 and 7/90 10/36 and 49/90