Compare 3/28 and 4/5
3/28 is smaller than 4/5
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
4/5 = 4 × 28/5 × 28 = 112/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/140 < 112/140 or 3/28 < 4/5
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