Compare 4/35 and 12/84
4/35 is smaller than 12/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
4/35 = 4 × 12/35 × 12 = 48/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/420 < 60/420 or 4/35 < 12/84
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