Compare 6/60 and 12/36
6/60 is smaller than 12/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/180 < 60/180 or 6/60 < 12/36
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