Compare 9/72 and 4/9
972 is smaller than 49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
972 = 9 × 172 × 1 = 972 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
49 = 4 × 89 × 8 = 3272 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 972 < 3272 or 972 < 49
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