Compare 8/30 and 9/36
8/30 is greater than 9/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
8/30 = 8 × 6/30 × 6 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/180 > 45/180 or 8/30 > 9/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/30 and 9/36 8/30 and 18/36 8/60 and 9/36 8/30 and 9/72 24/30 and 9/36 8/30 and 27/36 8/90 and 9/36 40/30 and 9/36 8/30 and 45/36 56/30 and 9/36 8/30 and 63/36