Compare 1/28 and 14/54
1/28 is smaller than 14/54
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
1/28 = 1 × 27/28 × 27 = 27/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
14/54 = 14 × 14/54 × 14 = 196/756 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/756 < 196/756 or 1/28 < 14/54
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