Compare 54/90 and 14/40
54/90 is greater than 14/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
54/90 = 54 × 4/90 × 4 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216/360 > 126/360 or 54/90 > 14/40
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