Compare 14/75 and 9/90
14/75 is greater than 9/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
14/75 = 14 × 6/75 × 6 = 84/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
9/90 = 9 × 5/90 × 5 = 45/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/450 > 45/450 or 14/75 > 9/90
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