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Compare 9/72 and 18/30

9/72 is smaller than 18/30

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 30 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
    18/30 = 18 × 12/30 × 12 = 216/360
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 45/360 < 216/360 or 9/72 < 18/30

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