Compare 35/25 and 27/45
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 27/45
35/25 is greater than 27/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
27/45 = 27 × 5/45 × 5 = 135/225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 315/225 > 135/225 or 35/25 > 27/45
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