Compare 2/14 and 2/9
2/14 is smaller than 2/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
2/14 = 2 × 9/14 × 9 = 18/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/126 < 28/126 or 2/14 < 2/9
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