Compare 8/35 and 16/49
8/35 is smaller than 16/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
8/35 = 8 × 7/35 × 7 = 56/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
16/49 = 16 × 5/49 × 5 = 80/245 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/245 < 80/245 or 8/35 < 16/49
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