Compare 75/2 and 30/75
1st number: 37 1/2, 2nd number: 30/75
75/2 is greater than 30/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
75/2 = 75 × 75/2 × 75 = 5625/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
30/75 = 30 × 2/75 × 2 = 60/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5625/150 > 60/150 or 75/2 > 30/75
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 75/2 and 60/75 75/4 and 30/75 75/2 and 90/75 75/6 and 30/75 75/10 and 30/75 75/14 and 30/75