Compare 14/70 and 10/42
14/70 is smaller than 10/42
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
10/42 = 10 × 5/42 × 5 = 50/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/210 < 50/210 or 14/70 < 10/42
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