Compare 54/7 and 35/90
1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 35/90
54/7 is greater than 35/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
54/7 = 54 × 90/7 × 90 = 4860/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4860/630 > 245/630 or 54/7 > 35/90
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