Compare 10/35 and 35/36
10/35 is smaller than 35/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
10/35 = 10 × 36/35 × 36 = 360/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
35/36 = 35 × 35/36 × 35 = 1225/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/1260 < 1225/1260 or 10/35 < 35/36
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