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Compare 1/20 and 14/12

1^st number: 1/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/12

1/20 is smaller than 14/12

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 3/60 < 70/60 or 1/20 < 14/12

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