Compare 14/60 and 5/7
1460 is smaller than 57
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
1460 = 14 × 760 × 7 = 98420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
57 = 5 × 607 × 60 = 300420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 98420 < 300420 or 1460 < 57
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