Compare 35/4 and 2/45, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 35/4 and 2/45

1^st number: 8 3/4, 2^nd number: 2/45

35/4 is greater than 2/45

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
35/4 = 35 × 45/4 × 45 = 1575/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
1575/180 > 8/180 or 35/4 > 2/45

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