Compare 3/5 and 4/6
35 is smaller than 46
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
35 = 3 × 65 × 6 = 1830 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
46 = 4 × 56 × 5 = 2030 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1830 < 2030 or 35 < 46
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