Compare 10/8 and 4/70, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 10/8 and 4/70

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 4/70

10/8 is greater than 4/70

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
4/70 = 4 × 4/70 × 4 = 16/280
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
350/280 > 16/280 or 10/8 > 4/70

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