Compare 70/35 and 14/48
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 14/48
70/35 is greater than 14/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
70/35 = 70 × 48/35 × 48 = 3360/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3360/1680 > 490/1680 or 70/35 > 14/48
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