Compare 45/35 and 12/8
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 1 4/8
45/35 is smaller than 12/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
45/35 = 45 × 8/35 × 8 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/280 < 420/280 or 45/35 < 12/8
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