Compare 35/20 and 63/36
1st number: 1 15/20, 2nd number: 1 27/36
35/20 is equivalent to 63/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
35/20 = 35 × 9/20 × 9 = 315/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 315/180 = 315/180 or 35/20 = 63/36
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