Compare 3/35 and 8/18
3/35 is smaller than 8/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
3/35 = 3 × 18/35 × 18 = 54/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
8/18 = 8 × 35/18 × 35 = 280/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/630 < 280/630 or 3/35 < 8/18
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