Compare 60/36 and 8/30
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 8/30
60/36 is greater than 8/30
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,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 300/180 > 48/180 or 60/36 > 8/30
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