Compare 1/14 and 24/48
1/14 is smaller than 24/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
1/14 = 1 × 24/14 × 24 = 24/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
24/48 = 24 × 7/48 × 7 = 168/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/336 < 168/336 or 1/14 < 24/48
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