Compare 5/18 and 36/75
5/18 is smaller than 36/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
36/75 = 36 × 6/75 × 6 = 216/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 125/450 < 216/450 or 5/18 < 36/75
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