Compare 9/24 and 36/72
9/24 is smaller than 36/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
9/24 = 9 × 3/24 × 3 = 27/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
36/72 = 36 × 1/72 × 1 = 36/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/72 < 36/72 or 9/24 < 36/72
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