Compare 14/32 and 27/90
14/32 is greater than 27/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 90 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
14/32 = 14 × 45/32 × 45 = 630/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
27/90 = 27 × 16/90 × 16 = 432/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 630/1440 > 432/1440 or 14/32 > 27/90
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