Compare 3/14 and 3/7
314 is smaller than 37
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
314 = 3 × 114 × 1 = 314 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
37 = 3 × 27 × 2 = 614 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 314 < 614 or 314 < 37
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