Compare 63/48 and 6/35
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 6/35
63/48 is greater than 6/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
6/35 = 6 × 48/35 × 48 = 288/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2205/1680 > 288/1680 or 63/48 > 6/35
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