Compare 28/32 and 1/35
28/32 is greater than 1/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 35 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
28/32 = 28 × 35/32 × 35 = 980/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
1/35 = 1 × 32/35 × 32 = 32/1120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 980/1120 > 32/1120 or 28/32 > 1/35
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