Compare 7/35 and 18/70
7/35 is smaller than 18/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
7/35 = 7 × 2/35 × 2 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
18/70 = 18 × 1/70 × 1 = 18/70 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/70 < 18/70 or 7/35 < 18/70
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