Compare 9/72 and 5/36
9/72 is smaller than 5/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
9/72 = 9 × 1/72 × 1 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
5/36 = 5 × 2/36 × 2 = 10/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 9/72 < 10/72 or 9/72 < 5/36
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