Compare 10/81 and 7/14
10/81 is smaller than 7/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
10/81 = 10 × 14/81 × 14 = 140/1134 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
7/14 = 7 × 81/14 × 81 = 567/1134 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 140/1134 < 567/1134 or 10/81 < 7/14
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