Compare 6/9 and 14/50
69 is greater than 1450
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
69 = 6 × 509 × 50 = 300450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1450 = 14 × 950 × 9 = 126450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 300450 > 126450 or 69 > 1450
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