Compare 98/72 and 27/70
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 27/70
98/72 is greater than 27/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
98/72 = 98 × 35/72 × 35 = 3430/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
27/70 = 27 × 36/70 × 36 = 972/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3430/2520 > 972/2520 or 98/72 > 27/70
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