Compare 35/50 and 21/35
35/50 is greater than 21/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
21/35 = 21 × 10/35 × 10 = 210/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 245/350 > 210/350 or 35/50 > 21/35
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