Compare 10/35 and 7/10
1035 is smaller than 710
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
1035 = 10 × 235 × 2 = 2070 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
710 = 7 × 710 × 7 = 4970 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2070 < 4970 or 1035 < 710
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