Compare 2/54 and 14/84
2/54 is smaller than 14/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
2/54 = 2 × 14/54 × 14 = 28/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
14/84 = 14 × 9/84 × 9 = 126/756 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 28/756 < 126/756 or 2/54 < 14/84
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