Compare 48/30 and 2/36
1st number: 1 18/30, 2nd number: 2/36
48/30 is greater than 2/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
48/30 = 48 × 6/30 × 6 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 288/180 > 10/180 or 48/30 > 2/36
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