Compare 7/15 and 49/70
7/15 is smaller than 49/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
7/15 = 7 × 14/15 × 14 = 98/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/210 < 147/210 or 7/15 < 49/70
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