Compare 10/70 and 36/50
10/70 is smaller than 36/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
10/70 = 10 × 5/70 × 5 = 50/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/350 < 252/350 or 10/70 < 36/50
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