Compare 35/50 and 5/72
35/50 is greater than 5/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
35/50 = 35 × 36/50 × 36 = 1260/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
5/72 = 5 × 25/72 × 25 = 125/1800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1260/1800 > 125/1800 or 35/50 > 5/72
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