Compare 4/6 and 48/70
4/6 is smaller than 48/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
4/6 = 4 × 35/6 × 35 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 140/210 < 144/210 or 4/6 < 48/70
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