Compare 70/90 and 60/70
70/90 is smaller than 60/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 490/630 < 540/630 or 70/90 < 60/70
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