Compare 14/24 and 14/25
1424 is greater than 1425
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
1424 = 14 × 2524 × 25 = 350600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
1425 = 14 × 2425 × 24 = 336600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 350600 > 336600 or 1424 > 1425
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