Compare 7/35 and 2/27
735 is greater than 227
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
735 = 7 × 2735 × 27 = 189945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
227 = 2 × 3527 × 35 = 70945 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 189945 > 70945 or 735 > 227
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