Compare 6/35 and 5/28
6/35 is smaller than 5/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/140 < 25/140 or 6/35 < 5/28
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