Compare 3/36 and 14/72
3/36 is smaller than 14/72
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,
3/36 = 3 × 2/36 × 2 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
14/72 = 14 × 1/72 × 1 = 14/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/72 < 14/72 or 3/36 < 14/72
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