Compare 5/35 and 28/54
5/35 is smaller than 28/54
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,
5/35 = 5 × 54/35 × 54 = 270/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
28/54 = 28 × 35/54 × 35 = 980/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270/1890 < 980/1890 or 5/35 < 28/54
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