Compare 24/25 and 35/70
24/25 is greater than 35/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
24/25 = 24 × 14/25 × 14 = 336/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 336/350 > 175/350 or 24/25 > 35/70
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