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Compare 12/70 and 30/50

12/70 is smaller than 30/50

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 60/350 < 210/350 or 12/70 < 30/50

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