Compare 14/48 and 3/7
14/48 is smaller than 3/7
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
14/48 = 14 × 7/48 × 7 = 98/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
3/7 = 3 × 48/7 × 48 = 144/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98/336 < 144/336 or 14/48 < 3/7
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