Compare 4/35 and 32/56
4/35 is smaller than 32/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
32/56 = 32 × 5/56 × 5 = 160/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/280 < 160/280 or 4/35 < 32/56
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