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Compare 28/81 and 8/14

28/81 is smaller than 8/14

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 14 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   28/81 = 28 × 14/81 × 14 = 392/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 81 = 1134,
   8/14 = 8 × 81/14 × 81 = 648/1134
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 392/1134 < 648/1134 or 28/81 < 8/14

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