Compare 6/72 and 3/49
6/72 is greater than 3/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
6/72 = 6 × 49/72 × 49 = 294/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
3/49 = 3 × 72/49 × 72 = 216/3528 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 294/3528 > 216/3528 or 6/72 > 3/49
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