Compare 2/90 and 70/32
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 2 6/32
2/90 is smaller than 70/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 32 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
2/90 = 2 × 16/90 × 16 = 32/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
70/32 = 70 × 45/32 × 45 = 3150/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/1440 < 3150/1440 or 2/90 < 70/32
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