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Compare 35/80 and 28/32

35/80 is smaller than 28/32

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 32 is 160

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 2 = 160,
    35/80 = 35 × 2/80 × 2 = 70/160
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
    28/32 = 28 × 5/32 × 5 = 140/160
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 70/160 < 140/160 or 35/80 < 28/32

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