Compare 5/75 and 6/35
5/75 is smaller than 6/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
5/75 = 5 × 7/75 × 7 = 35/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
6/35 = 6 × 15/35 × 15 = 90/525 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/525 < 90/525 or 5/75 < 6/35
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