Compare 7/81 and 1/35
7/81 is greater than 1/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 35 is 2835
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
7/81 = 7 × 35/81 × 35 = 245/2835 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
1/35 = 1 × 81/35 × 81 = 81/2835 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 245/2835 > 81/2835 or 7/81 > 1/35
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