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Compare 9/35 and 28/72

9/35 is smaller than 28/72

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    9/35 = 9 × 72/35 × 72 = 648/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    28/72 = 28 × 35/72 × 35 = 980/2520
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 648/2520 < 980/2520 or 9/35 < 28/72

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