Compare 6/28 and 8/18
6/28 is smaller than 8/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
8/18 = 8 × 14/18 × 14 = 112/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/252 < 112/252 or 6/28 < 8/18
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