Compare 14/84 and 9/45
14/84 is smaller than 9/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
14/84 = 14 × 15/84 × 15 = 210/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
9/45 = 9 × 28/45 × 28 = 252/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/1260 < 252/1260 or 14/84 < 9/45
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