Compare 36/70 and 48/84
36/70 is smaller than 48/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
36/70 = 36 × 6/70 × 6 = 216/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
48/84 = 48 × 5/84 × 5 = 240/420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216/420 < 240/420 or 36/70 < 48/84
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/70 and 48/84 36/70 and 96/84