Compare 9/35 and 10/8
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 2/8
935 is smaller than 108
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,
935 = 9 × 835 × 8 = 72280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
108 = 10 × 358 × 35 = 350280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72280 < 350280 or 935 < 108
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