Compare 12/35 and 16/45
12/35 is smaller than 16/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
12/35 = 12 × 9/35 × 9 = 108/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108/315 < 112/315 or 12/35 < 16/45
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