Compare 2/15 and 2/14
2/15 is smaller than 2/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
2/14 = 2 × 15/14 × 15 = 30/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/210 < 30/210 or 2/15 < 2/14
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