Compare 12/72 and 3/6
12/72 is smaller than 3/6
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 6 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
12/72 = 12 × 1/72 × 1 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
3/6 = 3 × 12/6 × 12 = 36/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/72 < 36/72 or 12/72 < 3/6
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