Compare 5/35 and 2/18
5/35 is greater than 2/18
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,
5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/630 > 70/630 or 5/35 > 2/18
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