Compare 8/35 and 20/28
8/35 is smaller than 20/28
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,
8/35 = 8 × 4/35 × 4 = 32/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/140 < 100/140 or 8/35 < 20/28
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