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Compare 14/36 and 4/8

14/36 is smaller than 4/8

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   14/36 = 14 × 2/36 × 2 = 28/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   4/8 = 4 × 9/8 × 9 = 36/72
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 28/72 < 36/72 or 14/36 < 4/8

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