Compare 2/6 and 54/70
2/6 is smaller than 54/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
54/70 = 54 × 3/70 × 3 = 162/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/210 < 162/210 or 2/6 < 54/70
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