Compare 2/81 and 5/14
2/81 is smaller than 5/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
2/81 = 2 × 14/81 × 14 = 28/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
5/14 = 5 × 81/14 × 81 = 405/1134 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/1134 < 405/1134 or 2/81 < 5/14
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