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Compare 14/42 and 10/49

14/42 is greater than 10/49

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   14/42 = 14 × 7/42 × 7 = 98/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   10/49 = 10 × 6/49 × 6 = 60/294
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 98/294 > 60/294 or 14/42 > 10/49

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