Compare 2/72 and 14/25, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 2/72 and 14/25

2/72 is smaller than 14/25

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
2/72 = 2 × 25/72 × 25 = 50/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
14/25 = 14 × 72/25 × 72 = 1008/1800
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
50/1800 < 1008/1800 or 2/72 < 14/25

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