Compare 50/35 and 20/18
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 1 2/18
50/35 is greater than 20/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
20/18 = 20 × 35/18 × 35 = 700/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 900/630 > 700/630 or 50/35 > 20/18
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