Compare 20/35 and 10/12
2035 is smaller than 1012
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
2035 = 20 × 1235 × 12 = 240420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
1012 = 10 × 3512 × 35 = 350420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 240420 < 350420 or 2035 < 1012
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