Compare 32/96 and 5/70
32/96 is greater than 5/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 70 is 3360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
32/96 = 32 × 35/96 × 35 = 1120/3360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
5/70 = 5 × 48/70 × 48 = 240/3360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1120/3360 > 240/3360 or 32/96 > 5/70
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