Compare 4/32 and 14/50
4/32 is smaller than 14/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
4/32 = 4 × 25/32 × 25 = 100/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
14/50 = 14 × 16/50 × 16 = 224/800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 100/800 < 224/800 or 4/32 < 14/50
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