Compare 36/40 and 15/50
36/40 is greater than 15/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
36/40 = 36 × 5/40 × 5 = 180/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 180/200 > 60/200 or 36/40 > 15/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/40 and 15/50 36/40 and 30/50 36/80 and 15/50 36/40 and 45/50 36/40 and 75/50