Compare 7/70 and 4/64
7/70 is greater than 4/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
7/70 = 7 × 32/70 × 32 = 224/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
4/64 = 4 × 35/64 × 35 = 140/2240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 224/2240 > 140/2240 or 7/70 > 4/64
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