Compare 8/36 and 18/90
8/36 is greater than 18/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
18/90 = 18 × 2/90 × 2 = 36/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40/180 > 36/180 or 8/36 > 18/90
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