Compare 6/72 and 49/70, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 6/72 and 49/70

6/72 is smaller than 49/70

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
6/72 = 6 × 35/72 × 35 = 210/2520
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
49/70 = 49 × 36/70 × 36 = 1764/2520
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
210/2520 < 1764/2520 or 6/72 < 49/70

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