Compare 6/90 and 5/14
6/90 is smaller than 5/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
5/14 = 5 × 45/14 × 45 = 225/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 42/630 < 225/630 or 6/90 < 5/14
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