Compare 3/72 and 70/35
1st number: 3/72, 2nd number: 2 0/35
3/72 is smaller than 70/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
3/72 = 3 × 35/72 × 35 = 105/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
70/35 = 70 × 72/35 × 72 = 5040/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 105/2520 < 5040/2520 or 3/72 < 70/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/72 and 70/35 9/72 and 70/35 15/72 and 70/35 21/72 and 70/35