Compare 8/15 and 14/50
8/15 is greater than 14/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
8/15 = 8 × 10/15 × 10 = 80/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/150 > 42/150 or 8/15 > 14/50
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