Compare 36/90 and 32/60
36/90 is smaller than 32/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
36/90 = 36 × 2/90 × 2 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
32/60 = 32 × 3/60 × 3 = 96/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/180 < 96/180 or 36/90 < 32/60
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