Compare 14/6 and 3/35, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 14/6 and 3/35

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 3/35

14/6 is greater than 3/35

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
14/6 = 14 × 35/6 × 35 = 490/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
490/210 > 18/210 or 14/6 > 3/35

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