Compare 10/2 and 14/45
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 14/45
102 is greater than 1445
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
102 = 10 × 452 × 45 = 45090 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1445 = 14 × 245 × 2 = 2890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45090 > 2890 or 102 > 1445
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