Compare 2/70 and 7/90
2/70 is smaller than 7/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
7/90 = 7 × 7/90 × 7 = 49/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/630 < 49/630 or 2/70 < 7/90
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