Compare 6/36 and 6/10
6/36 is smaller than 6/10
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/180 < 108/180 or 6/36 < 6/10
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