Compare 5/14 and 4/9
514 is smaller than 49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
514 = 5 × 914 × 9 = 45126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
49 = 4 × 149 × 14 = 56126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45126 < 56126 or 514 < 49
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