Compare 6/12 and 3/35
6/12 is greater than 3/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
3/35 = 3 × 12/35 × 12 = 36/420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/420 > 36/420 or 6/12 > 3/35
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