Compare 70/50 and 15/70
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 15/70
70/50 is greater than 15/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 490/350 > 75/350 or 70/50 > 15/70
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