Compare 5/80 and 1/14
5/80 is smaller than 1/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 14 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
5/80 = 5 × 7/80 × 7 = 35/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
1/14 = 1 × 40/14 × 40 = 40/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/560 < 40/560 or 5/80 < 1/14
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