Compare 30/81 and 4/35
30/81 is greater than 4/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
30/81 = 30 × 35/81 × 35 = 1050/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
4/35 = 4 × 81/35 × 81 = 324/2835 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1050/2835 > 324/2835 or 30/81 > 4/35
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