Compare 14/15 and 18/60
14/15 is greater than 18/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
14/15 = 14 × 4/15 × 4 = 56/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 56/60 > 18/60 or 14/15 > 18/60
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