Compare 7/35 and 4/8
735 is smaller than 48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
735 = 7 × 835 × 8 = 56280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
48 = 4 × 358 × 35 = 140280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56280 < 140280 or 735 < 48
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