Compare 6/70 and 7/12
670 is smaller than 712
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
670 = 6 × 670 × 6 = 36420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
712 = 7 × 3512 × 35 = 245420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36420 < 245420 or 670 < 712
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