Compare 5/70 and 12/25
5/70 is smaller than 12/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
5/70 = 5 × 5/70 × 5 = 25/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
12/25 = 12 × 14/25 × 14 = 168/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/350 < 168/350 or 5/70 < 12/25
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