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Compare 3/15 and 14/45

3/15 is smaller than 14/45

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   3/15 = 3 × 3/15 × 3 = 9/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 9/45 < 14/45 or 3/15 < 14/45

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