Compare 14/42 and 27/45
14/42 is smaller than 27/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
14/42 = 14 × 15/42 × 15 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
27/45 = 27 × 14/45 × 14 = 378/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/630 < 378/630 or 14/42 < 27/45
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