Compare 2/35 and 14/36
2/35 is smaller than 14/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
14/36 = 14 × 35/36 × 35 = 490/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/1260 < 490/1260 or 2/35 < 14/36
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