Compare 3/36 and 6/70
3/36 is smaller than 6/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
3/36 = 3 × 35/36 × 35 = 105/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
6/70 = 6 × 18/70 × 18 = 108/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 105/1260 < 108/1260 or 3/36 < 6/70
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