Compare 36/8 and 15/70
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 15/70
36/8 is greater than 15/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
36/8 = 36 × 35/8 × 35 = 1260/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1260/280 > 60/280 or 36/8 > 15/70
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