Compare 2/50 and 3/35
2/50 is smaller than 3/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
3/35 = 3 × 10/35 × 10 = 30/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/350 < 30/350 or 2/50 < 3/35
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