Compare 14/64 and 18/42, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 14/64 and 18/42

14/64 is smaller than 18/42

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 42 is 1344

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
14/64 = 14 × 21/64 × 21 = 294/1344
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
18/42 = 18 × 32/42 × 32 = 576/1344
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
294/1344 < 576/1344 or 14/64 < 18/42

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