Compare 49/60 and 28/36
49/60 is greater than 28/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
49/60 = 49 × 3/60 × 3 = 147/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 147/180 > 140/180 or 49/60 > 28/36
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