Compare 14/50 and 1/63
14/50 is greater than 1/63
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
14/50 = 14 × 63/50 × 63 = 882/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
1/63 = 1 × 50/63 × 50 = 50/3150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 882/3150 > 50/3150 or 14/50 > 1/63
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