Compare 1/35 and 5/60
1/35 is smaller than 5/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1/35 = 1 × 12/35 × 12 = 12/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/420 < 35/420 or 1/35 < 5/60
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