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Compare 2/14 and 27/50

2/14 is smaller than 27/50

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 50/350 < 189/350 or 2/14 < 27/50

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