Compare 3/72 and 2/28
3/72 is smaller than 2/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 28 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
3/72 = 3 × 7/72 × 7 = 21/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
2/28 = 2 × 18/28 × 18 = 36/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/504 < 36/504 or 3/72 < 2/28
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