Compare 7/14 and 8/9
714 is smaller than 89
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,
714 = 7 × 914 × 9 = 63126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
89 = 8 × 149 × 14 = 112126 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63126 < 112126 or 714 < 89
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