Compare 14/36 and 14/90
14/36 is greater than 14/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/180 > 28/180 or 14/36 > 14/90
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