Compare 4/14 and 20/30
4/14 is smaller than 20/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
4/14 = 4 × 15/14 × 15 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/210 < 140/210 or 4/14 < 20/30
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