Compare 9/50 and 9/14
9/50 is smaller than 9/14
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,
9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63/350 < 225/350 or 9/50 < 9/14
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