Compare 14/40 and 12/50
14/40 is greater than 12/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
12/50 = 12 × 4/50 × 4 = 48/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/200 > 48/200 or 14/40 > 12/50
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