Compare 2/14 and 6/48
214 is greater than 648
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
214 = 2 × 2414 × 24 = 48336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
648 = 6 × 748 × 7 = 42336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48336 > 42336 or 214 > 648
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