Compare 7/70 and 10/48
770 is smaller than 1048
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,
770 = 7 × 2470 × 24 = 1681680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
1048 = 10 × 3548 × 35 = 3501680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1681680 < 3501680 or 770 < 1048
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