Compare 36/48 and 9/35
36/48 is greater than 9/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
36/48 = 36 × 35/48 × 35 = 1260/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
9/35 = 9 × 48/35 × 48 = 432/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1260/1680 > 432/1680 or 36/48 > 9/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/48 and 9/35 36/48 and 18/35 36/96 and 9/35 36/48 and 9/70 36/48 and 27/35 36/48 and 45/35 36/48 and 63/35