Compare 36/80 and 49/70
36/80 is smaller than 49/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 252/560 < 392/560 or 36/80 < 49/70
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