Compare 2/70 and 8/12
2/70 is smaller than 8/12
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
8/12 = 8 × 35/12 × 35 = 280/420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/420 < 280/420 or 2/70 < 8/12
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