Compare 2/6 and 12/35
2/6 is smaller than 12/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
12/35 = 12 × 6/35 × 6 = 72/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/210 < 72/210 or 2/6 < 12/35
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