Compare 18/30 and 56/72
18/30 is smaller than 56/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
18/30 = 18 × 12/30 × 12 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216/360 < 280/360 or 18/30 < 56/72
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