Compare 36/64 and 3/30
36/64 is greater than 3/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 30 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
36/64 = 36 × 15/64 × 15 = 540/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 32 = 960,
3/30 = 3 × 32/30 × 32 = 96/960 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 540/960 > 96/960 or 36/64 > 3/30
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