Compare 1/72 and 1/14
1/72 is smaller than 1/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
1/72 = 1 × 7/72 × 7 = 7/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
1/14 = 1 × 36/14 × 36 = 36/504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7/504 < 36/504 or 1/72 < 1/14
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