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Compare 1/10 and 14/36

1/10 is smaller than 14/36

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    1/10 = 1 × 18/10 × 18 = 18/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 18/180 < 70/180 or 1/10 < 14/36

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