Compare 90/24 and 12/35
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 12/35
90/24 is greater than 12/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
12/35 = 12 × 24/35 × 24 = 288/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3150/840 > 288/840 or 90/24 > 12/35
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