Compare 2/10 and 36/56
2/10 is smaller than 36/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
2/10 = 2 × 28/10 × 28 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/280 < 180/280 or 2/10 < 36/56
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