Compare 1/50 and 2/70
1/50 is smaller than 2/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7/350 < 10/350 or 1/50 < 2/70
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