Compare 2/70 and 4/50
2/70 is smaller than 4/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 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 50 × 7 = 350,
4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/350 < 28/350 or 2/70 < 4/50
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