Compare 2/50 and 60/70
2/50 is smaller than 60/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
60/70 = 60 × 5/70 × 5 = 300/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/350 < 300/350 or 2/50 < 60/70
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