Compare 63/54 and 20/35
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 20/35
63/54 is greater than 20/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
63/54 = 63 × 35/54 × 35 = 2205/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
20/35 = 20 × 54/35 × 54 = 1080/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2205/1890 > 1080/1890 or 63/54 > 20/35
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