Compare 6/70 and 4/48
6/70 is greater than 4/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
6/70 = 6 × 24/70 × 24 = 144/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
4/48 = 4 × 35/48 × 35 = 140/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144/1680 > 140/1680 or 6/70 > 4/48
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