Compare 21/60 and 7/36
21/60 is greater than 7/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63/180 > 35/180 or 21/60 > 7/36
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