Compare 14/90 and 8/56
14/90 is greater than 8/56
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
14/90 = 14 × 28/90 × 28 = 392/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
8/56 = 8 × 45/56 × 45 = 360/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 392/2520 > 360/2520 or 14/90 > 8/56
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