Compare 9/70 and 21/4
1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 5 1/4
970 is smaller than 214
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
970 = 9 × 270 × 2 = 18140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
214 = 21 × 354 × 35 = 735140 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18140 < 735140 or 970 < 214
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