Compare 10/25 and 3/14
1025 is greater than 314
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
1025 = 10 × 1425 × 14 = 140350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
314 = 3 × 2514 × 25 = 75350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 140350 > 75350 or 1025 > 314
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