Compare 1/14 and 5/30
114 is smaller than 530
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
114 = 1 × 1514 × 15 = 15210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
530 = 5 × 730 × 7 = 35210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 15210 < 35210 or 114 < 530
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