Compare 8/90 and 27/35
8/90 is smaller than 27/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
27/35 = 27 × 18/35 × 18 = 486/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/630 < 486/630 or 8/90 < 27/35
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