Compare 1/15 and 1/14
1/15 is smaller than 1/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
1/15 = 1 × 14/15 × 14 = 14/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
1/14 = 1 × 15/14 × 15 = 15/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/210 < 15/210 or 1/15 < 1/14
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