Compare 2/30 and 14/80
2/30 is smaller than 14/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
2/30 = 2 × 8/30 × 8 = 16/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/240 < 42/240 or 2/30 < 14/80
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