Compare 24/35 and 1/8
24/35 is greater than 1/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
24/35 = 24 × 8/35 × 8 = 192/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
1/8 = 1 × 35/8 × 35 = 35/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/280 > 35/280 or 24/35 > 1/8
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