Compare 84/36 and 63/60
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 1 3/60
84/36 is greater than 63/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 420/180 > 189/180 or 84/36 > 63/60
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