Compare 14/36 and 36/84
14/36 is smaller than 36/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
14/36 = 14 × 7/36 × 7 = 98/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
36/84 = 36 × 3/84 × 3 = 108/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/252 < 108/252 or 14/36 < 36/84
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