Compare 7/12 and 15/35
712 is greater than 1535
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,
712 = 7 × 3512 × 35 = 245420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
1535 = 15 × 1235 × 12 = 180420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 245420 > 180420 or 712 > 1535
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