Compare 14/98 and 5/14
14/98 is smaller than 5/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
14/98 = 14 × 1/98 × 1 = 14/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
5/14 = 5 × 7/14 × 7 = 35/98 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/98 < 35/98 or 14/98 < 5/14
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