Compare 45/8 and 56/70
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 56/70
45/8 is greater than 56/70
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,
45/8 = 45 × 35/8 × 35 = 1575/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
56/70 = 56 × 4/70 × 4 = 224/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1575/280 > 224/280 or 45/8 > 56/70
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