Compare 2/14 and 9/28
2/14 is smaller than 9/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 28 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
2/14 = 2 × 2/14 × 2 = 4/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
9/28 = 9 × 1/28 × 1 = 9/28 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/28 < 9/28 or 2/14 < 9/28
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