Compare 70/4 and 1/35
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 1/35
70/4 is greater than 1/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
1/35 = 1 × 4/35 × 4 = 4/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2450/140 > 4/140 or 70/4 > 1/35
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