Compare 5/9 and 4/70
59 is greater than 470
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
59 = 5 × 709 × 70 = 350630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
470 = 4 × 970 × 9 = 36630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 350630 > 36630 or 59 > 470
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