Compare 5/30 and 16/70
5/30 is smaller than 16/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/210 < 48/210 or 5/30 < 16/70
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