Compare 4/36 and 10/90
4/36 is equivalent to 10/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/180 = 20/180 or 4/36 = 10/90
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