Compare 4/35 and 10/16
435 is smaller than 1016
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
435 = 4 × 1635 × 16 = 64560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
1016 = 10 × 3516 × 35 = 350560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64560 < 350560 or 435 < 1016
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