Compare 50/14 and 10/45, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 50/14 and 10/45

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 10/45

50/14 is greater than 10/45

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
10/45 = 10 × 14/45 × 14 = 140/630
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
2250/630 > 140/630 or 50/14 > 10/45

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