Compare 1/36 and 3/14
1/36 is smaller than 3/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
3/14 = 3 × 18/14 × 18 = 54/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7/252 < 54/252 or 1/36 < 3/14
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