Compare 5/70 and 6/50, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 5/70 and 6/50

5/70 is smaller than 6/50

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 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 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
25/350 < 42/350 or 5/70 < 6/50

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