Compare 50/35 and 6/72
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 6/72
50/35 is greater than 6/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
50/35 = 50 × 72/35 × 72 = 3600/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
6/72 = 6 × 35/72 × 35 = 210/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3600/2520 > 210/2520 or 50/35 > 6/72
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