Compare 30/8 and 42/70
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 42/70
30/8 is greater than 42/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
30/8 = 30 × 35/8 × 35 = 1050/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1050/280 > 168/280 or 30/8 > 42/70
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