Compare 14/30 and 16/45, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 14/30 and 16/45

14/30 is greater than 16/45

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
14/30 = 14 × 3/30 × 3 = 42/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
42/90 > 32/90 or 14/30 > 16/45

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