Compare 54/35 and 8/72
1st number: 1 19/35, 2nd number: 8/72
54/35 is greater than 8/72
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,
54/35 = 54 × 72/35 × 72 = 3888/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
8/72 = 8 × 35/72 × 35 = 280/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3888/2520 > 280/2520 or 54/35 > 8/72
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