Compare 4/35 and 4/24
4/35 is smaller than 4/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
4/35 = 4 × 24/35 × 24 = 96/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
4/24 = 4 × 35/24 × 35 = 140/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/840 < 140/840 or 4/35 < 4/24
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