Compare 4/5 and 5/36
45 is greater than 536
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
45 = 4 × 365 × 36 = 144180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
536 = 5 × 536 × 5 = 25180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144180 > 25180 or 45 > 536
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