Compare 40/35 and 4/54
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 4/54
40/35 is greater than 4/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
40/35 = 40 × 54/35 × 54 = 2160/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
4/54 = 4 × 35/54 × 35 = 140/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2160/1890 > 140/1890 or 40/35 > 4/54
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