Compare 1/36 and 2/35
1/36 is smaller than 2/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
1/36 = 1 × 35/36 × 35 = 35/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
2/35 = 2 × 36/35 × 36 = 72/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/1260 < 72/1260 or 1/36 < 2/35
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