Compare 6/35 and 9/32
6/35 is smaller than 9/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 32 = 1120,
6/35 = 6 × 32/35 × 32 = 192/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/1120 < 315/1120 or 6/35 < 9/32
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/35 and 9/32 6/35 and 18/32 6/70 and 9/32 6/35 and 9/64 18/35 and 9/32 6/35 and 27/32 6/35 and 9/96 30/35 and 9/32 6/35 and 45/32 42/35 and 9/32 6/35 and 63/32