Compare 63/45 and 9/14
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 9/14
63/45 is greater than 9/14
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,
63/45 = 63 × 14/45 × 14 = 882/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
9/14 = 9 × 45/14 × 45 = 405/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 882/630 > 405/630 or 63/45 > 9/14
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