Compare 3/70 and 5/15
3/70 is smaller than 5/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
3/70 = 3 × 3/70 × 3 = 9/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 9/210 < 70/210 or 3/70 < 5/15
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