Compare 14/28 and 8/14
14/28 is smaller than 8/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 14 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
14/28 = 14 × 1/28 × 1 = 14/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
8/14 = 8 × 2/14 × 2 = 16/28 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/28 < 16/28 or 14/28 < 8/14
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