Compare 6/36 and 14/30
6/36 is smaller than 14/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
14/30 = 14 × 6/30 × 6 = 84/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/180 < 84/180 or 6/36 < 14/30
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