Compare 16/70 and 6/32
16/70 is greater than 6/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
16/70 = 16 × 16/70 × 16 = 256/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
6/32 = 6 × 35/32 × 35 = 210/1120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 256/1120 > 210/1120 or 16/70 > 6/32
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