Compare 3/72 and 6/10
372 is smaller than 610
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
372 = 3 × 572 × 5 = 15360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
610 = 6 × 3610 × 36 = 216360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15360 < 216360 or 372 < 610
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