Compare 1/8 and 70/90
1/8 is smaller than 70/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
70/90 = 70 × 4/90 × 4 = 280/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/360 < 280/360 or 1/8 < 70/90
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