Compare 8/36 and 20/75
8/36 is smaller than 20/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 75 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
20/75 = 20 × 12/75 × 12 = 240/900 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/900 < 240/900 or 8/36 < 20/75
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