Compare 3/70 and 12/49
3/70 is smaller than 12/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
3/70 = 3 × 7/70 × 7 = 21/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
12/49 = 12 × 10/49 × 10 = 120/490 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/490 < 120/490 or 3/70 < 12/49
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