Compare 2/36 and 70/72
2/36 is smaller than 70/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/72 < 70/72 or 2/36 < 70/72
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