Compare 90/4 and 8/35
1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 8/35
90/4 is greater than 8/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
90/4 = 90 × 35/4 × 35 = 3150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3150/140 > 32/140 or 90/4 > 8/35
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