Compare 90/8 and 9/35
1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 9/35
90/8 is greater than 9/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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,
9/35 = 9 × 8/35 × 8 = 72/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3150/280 > 72/280 or 90/8 > 9/35
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