Compare 28/35 and 6/18
28/35 is greater than 6/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
28/35 = 28 × 18/35 × 18 = 504/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
6/18 = 6 × 35/18 × 35 = 210/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 504/630 > 210/630 or 28/35 > 6/18
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