Compare 5/20 and 10/36
5/20 is smaller than 10/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/180 < 50/180 or 5/20 < 10/36
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