Compare 42/45 and 12/14
42/45 is greater than 12/14
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
12/14 = 12 × 45/14 × 45 = 540/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 588/630 > 540/630 or 42/45 > 12/14
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