Compare 32/30 and 8/36
1st number: 1 2/30, 2nd number: 8/36
32/30 is greater than 8/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
32/30 = 32 × 6/30 × 6 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/180 > 40/180 or 32/30 > 8/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 64/30 and 8/36 32/30 and 16/36 32/60 and 8/36 32/30 and 8/72 96/30 and 8/36 32/30 and 24/36 32/90 and 8/36 32/30 and 40/36 32/30 and 56/36