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Compare 14/56 and 27/70

14/56 is smaller than 27/70

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 70/280 < 108/280 or 14/56 < 27/70

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