Compare 1/25 and 56/70
1/25 is smaller than 56/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/350 < 280/350 or 1/25 < 56/70
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