Compare 10/28 and 7/10
1028 is smaller than 710
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1028 = 10 × 528 × 5 = 50140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
710 = 7 × 1410 × 14 = 98140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50140 < 98140 or 1028 < 710
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