Compare 14/45 and 1/81
14/45 is greater than 1/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
14/45 = 14 × 9/45 × 9 = 126/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
1/81 = 1 × 5/81 × 5 = 5/405 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 126/405 > 5/405 or 14/45 > 1/81
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