Compare 45/35 and 18/81
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 18/81
45/35 is greater than 18/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
45/35 = 45 × 81/35 × 81 = 3645/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
18/81 = 18 × 35/81 × 35 = 630/2835 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3645/2835 > 630/2835 or 45/35 > 18/81
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