Compare 16/70 and 4/45
16/70 is greater than 4/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
16/70 = 16 × 9/70 × 9 = 144/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
4/45 = 4 × 14/45 × 14 = 56/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144/630 > 56/630 or 16/70 > 4/45
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