Compare 90/8 and 15/35, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 90/8 and 15/35

1^st number: 11 2/8, 2^nd number: 15/35

90/8 is greater than 15/35

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
90/8 = 90 × 35/8 × 35 = 3150/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
15/35 = 15 × 8/35 × 8 = 120/280
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
3150/280 > 120/280 or 90/8 > 15/35

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