Compare 12/54 and 15/70
12/54 is greater than 15/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
12/54 = 12 × 35/54 × 35 = 420/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
15/70 = 15 × 27/70 × 27 = 405/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 420/1890 > 405/1890 or 12/54 > 15/70
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