Compare 2/4 and 4/35, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 2/4 and 4/35

2/4 is greater than 4/35

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
2/4 = 2 × 35/4 × 35 = 70/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
4/35 = 4 × 4/35 × 4 = 16/140
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
70/140 > 16/140 or 2/4 > 4/35

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