Compare 4/35 and 14/72
435 is smaller than 1472
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
435 = 4 × 7235 × 72 = 2882520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
1472 = 14 × 3572 × 35 = 4902520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2882520 < 4902520 or 435 < 1472
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