Compare 7/14 and 3/8
714 is greater than 38
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
714 = 7 × 414 × 4 = 2856 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
38 = 3 × 78 × 7 = 2156 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2856 > 2156 or 714 > 38
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