Compare 54/4 and 35/90
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 35/90
54/4 is greater than 35/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
54/4 = 54 × 45/4 × 45 = 2430/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2430/180 > 70/180 or 54/4 > 35/90
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