Compare 32/8 and 16/35
1st number: 4 0/8, 2nd number: 16/35
32/8 is greater than 16/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
32/8 = 32 × 35/8 × 35 = 1120/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
16/35 = 16 × 8/35 × 8 = 128/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1120/280 > 128/280 or 32/8 > 16/35
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