Compare 1/14 and 27/32
1/14 is smaller than 27/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
1/14 = 1 × 16/14 × 16 = 16/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
27/32 = 27 × 7/32 × 7 = 189/224 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/224 < 189/224 or 1/14 < 27/32
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