Compare 2/28 and 7/72
2/28 is smaller than 7/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
2/28 = 2 × 18/28 × 18 = 36/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
7/72 = 7 × 7/72 × 7 = 49/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36/504 < 49/504 or 2/28 < 7/72
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