Compare 4/14 and 6/18
4/14 is smaller than 6/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
4/14 = 4 × 9/14 × 9 = 36/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36/126 < 42/126 or 4/14 < 6/18
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