Compare 30/35 and 18/32
30/35 is greater than 18/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
30/35 = 30 × 32/35 × 32 = 960/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 960/1120 > 630/1120 or 30/35 > 18/32
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