Compare 49/70 and 5/28
49/70 is greater than 5/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/140 > 25/140 or 49/70 > 5/28
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