Compare 14/54 and 9/35
14/54 is greater than 9/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
14/54 = 14 × 35/54 × 35 = 490/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
9/35 = 9 × 54/35 × 54 = 486/1890 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 490/1890 > 486/1890 or 14/54 > 9/35
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