Compare 18/54 and 14/72
18/54 is greater than 14/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
18/54 = 18 × 4/54 × 4 = 72/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
14/72 = 14 × 3/72 × 3 = 42/216 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/216 > 42/216 or 18/54 > 14/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 36/54 and 14/72 18/54 and 28/72 18/54 and 42/72 90/54 and 14/72 18/54 and 70/72 18/54 and 98/72