Compare 20/8 and 3/35
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 3/35
20/8 is greater than 3/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
20/8 = 20 × 35/8 × 35 = 700/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 700/280 > 24/280 or 20/8 > 3/35
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