Compare 3/35 and 8/80
3/35 is smaller than 8/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
3/35 = 3 × 16/35 × 16 = 48/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
8/80 = 8 × 7/80 × 7 = 56/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/560 < 56/560 or 3/35 < 8/80
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