Compare 5/30 and 3/14
5/30 is smaller than 3/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
5/30 = 5 × 7/30 × 7 = 35/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
3/14 = 3 × 15/14 × 15 = 45/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/210 < 45/210 or 5/30 < 3/14
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