Compare 5/8 and 60/70
5/8 is smaller than 60/70
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,
5/8 = 5 × 35/8 × 35 = 175/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
60/70 = 60 × 4/70 × 4 = 240/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 175/280 < 240/280 or 5/8 < 60/70
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