Compare 54/45 and 14/72
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 14/72
54/45 is greater than 14/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
14/72 = 14 × 5/72 × 5 = 70/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 432/360 > 70/360 or 54/45 > 14/72
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