Compare 10/70 and 10/54
10/70 is smaller than 10/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
10/54 = 10 × 35/54 × 35 = 350/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270/1890 < 350/1890 or 10/70 < 10/54
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