Compare 2/70 and 14/28
2/70 is smaller than 14/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/140 < 70/140 or 2/70 < 14/28
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