Compare 54/10 and 72/36
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 2 0/36
54/10 is greater than 72/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
54/10 = 54 × 18/10 × 18 = 972/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 972/180 > 360/180 or 54/10 > 72/36
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