Compare 80/36 and 3/30
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 3/30
80/36 is greater than 3/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
3/30 = 3 × 6/30 × 6 = 18/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 400/180 > 18/180 or 80/36 > 3/30
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