Compare 70/24 and 16/70
1st number: 2 22/24, 2nd number: 16/70
70/24 is greater than 16/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
70/24 = 70 × 35/24 × 35 = 2450/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2450/840 > 192/840 or 70/24 > 16/70
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