Compare 3/70 and 64/90
3/70 is smaller than 64/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
64/90 = 64 × 7/90 × 7 = 448/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/630 < 448/630 or 3/70 < 64/90
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