Compare 6/70 and 14/30
6/70 is smaller than 14/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/210 < 98/210 or 6/70 < 14/30
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