Compare 3/14 and 27/84
3/14 is smaller than 27/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/84 < 27/84 or 3/14 < 27/84
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