Compare 2/30 and 4/36
2/30 is smaller than 4/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
2/30 = 2 × 6/30 × 6 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/180 < 20/180 or 2/30 < 4/36
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