Compare 2/36 and 1/75
2/36 is greater than 1/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
1/75 = 1 × 12/75 × 12 = 12/900 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/900 > 12/900 or 2/36 > 1/75
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