Compare 6/50 and 3/14
6/50 is smaller than 3/14
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,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/350 < 75/350 or 6/50 < 3/14
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