Compare 2/35 and 12/49
2/35 is smaller than 12/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 7 = 245,
2/35 = 2 × 7/35 × 7 = 14/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
12/49 = 12 × 5/49 × 5 = 60/245 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/245 < 60/245 or 2/35 < 12/49
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/35 and 12/49 2/35 and 24/49 2/70 and 12/49 2/35 and 12/98 6/35 and 12/49 2/35 and 36/49 10/35 and 12/49 2/35 and 60/49 14/35 and 12/49 2/35 and 84/49