Compare 72/36 and 8/5
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 1 3/5
72/36 is greater than 8/5
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
8/5 = 8 × 36/5 × 36 = 288/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/180 > 288/180 or 72/36 > 8/5
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