Compare 3/14 and 27/70
3/14 is smaller than 27/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
3/14 = 3 × 5/14 × 5 = 15/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15/70 < 27/70 or 3/14 < 27/70
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