Compare 12/35 and 35/16
1st number: 12/35, 2nd number: 2 3/16
12/35 is smaller than 35/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
12/35 = 12 × 16/35 × 16 = 192/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
35/16 = 35 × 35/16 × 35 = 1225/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/560 < 1225/560 or 12/35 < 35/16
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