Compare 14/64 and 42/50
14/64 is smaller than 42/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 50 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
14/64 = 14 × 25/64 × 25 = 350/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
42/50 = 42 × 32/50 × 32 = 1344/1600 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 350/1600 < 1344/1600 or 14/64 < 42/50
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