Compare 18/35 and 3/12
1835 is greater than 312
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1835 = 18 × 1235 × 12 = 216420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
312 = 3 × 3512 × 35 = 105420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216420 > 105420 or 1835 > 312
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 36/35 and 3/12 18/35 and 6/12 18/70 and 3/12 18/35 and 3/24 54/35 and 3/12 18/35 and 9/12 18/35 and 3/36 90/35 and 3/12 18/35 and 15/12 18/35 and 3/60 18/35 and 21/12 18/35 and 3/84