Compare 32/50 and 7/14
32/50 is greater than 7/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
7/14 = 7 × 25/14 × 25 = 175/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 224/350 > 175/350 or 32/50 > 7/14
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