Compare 8/18 and 36/70
8/18 is smaller than 36/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
8/18 = 8 × 35/18 × 35 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 280/630 < 324/630 or 8/18 < 36/70
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