Compare 7/20 and 35/72
7/20 is smaller than 35/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
7/20 = 7 × 18/20 × 18 = 126/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
35/72 = 35 × 5/72 × 5 = 175/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 126/360 < 175/360 or 7/20 < 35/72
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