Compare 54/28 and 35/90
1st number: 1 26/28, 2nd number: 35/90
54/28 is greater than 35/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
54/28 = 54 × 45/28 × 45 = 2430/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
35/90 = 35 × 14/90 × 14 = 490/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2430/1260 > 490/1260 or 54/28 > 35/90
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