Answers

Compare 70/50 and 35/70

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 35/70

70/50 is greater than 35/70

Steps for comparing fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 490/350 > 175/350 or 70/50 > 35/70

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

Compare Fractions Calculator