Compare 5/35 and 7/36
5/35 is smaller than 7/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
5/35 = 5 × 36/35 × 36 = 180/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 180/1260 < 245/1260 or 5/35 < 7/36
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