Compare 5/35 and 10/8, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 5/35 and 10/8

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

5/35 is smaller than 10/8

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
5/35 = 5 × 8/35 × 8 = 40/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
40/280 < 350/280 or 5/35 < 10/8

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad