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Compare 1/70 and 4/32

1/70 is smaller than 4/32

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    1/70 = 1 × 16/70 × 16 = 16/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    4/32 = 4 × 35/32 × 35 = 140/1120
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 16/1120 < 140/1120 or 1/70 < 4/32

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