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Compare 2/80 and 35/50

2/80 is smaller than 35/50

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 50 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
    2/80 = 2 × 5/80 × 5 = 10/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    35/50 = 35 × 8/50 × 8 = 280/400
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 10/400 < 280/400 or 2/80 < 35/50

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