Compare 70/36 and 60/30
1st number: 1 34/36, 2nd number: 2 0/30
70/36 is smaller than 60/30
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,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
60/30 = 60 × 6/30 × 6 = 360/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 350/180 < 360/180 or 70/36 < 60/30
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