Compare 28/35 and 24/30
28/35 is equivalent to 24/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 168/210 = 168/210 or 28/35 = 24/30
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 56/35 and 24/30 28/35 and 48/30 28/70 and 24/30 28/35 and 24/60 84/35 and 24/30 28/35 and 72/30 28/35 and 24/90