Compare 84/60 and 12/36
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 12/36
84/60 is greater than 12/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 252/180 > 60/180 or 84/60 > 12/36
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