Compare 2/70 and 16/25
2/70 is smaller than 16/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
2/70 = 2 × 5/70 × 5 = 10/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
16/25 = 16 × 14/25 × 14 = 224/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/350 < 224/350 or 2/70 < 16/25
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