Compare 1/35 and 9/50, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 1/35 and 9/50

1/35 is smaller than 9/50

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
1/35 = 1 × 10/35 × 10 = 10/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
10/350 < 63/350 or 1/35 < 9/50

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