Compare 2/18 and 32/70
2/18 is smaller than 32/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
2/18 = 2 × 35/18 × 35 = 70/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
32/70 = 32 × 9/70 × 9 = 288/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/630 < 288/630 or 2/18 < 32/70
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