Compare 10/70 and 6/35
10/70 is smaller than 6/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/70 < 12/70 or 10/70 < 6/35
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