Compare 2/14 and 4/16
2/14 is smaller than 4/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
2/14 = 2 × 8/14 × 8 = 16/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
4/16 = 4 × 7/16 × 7 = 28/112 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 16/112 < 28/112 or 2/14 < 4/16
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