Compare 12/14 and 6/45
1214 is greater than 645
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
1214 = 12 × 4514 × 45 = 540630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
645 = 6 × 1445 × 14 = 84630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 540630 > 84630 or 1214 > 645
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