Compare 7/60 and 14/45
7/60 is smaller than 14/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/180 < 56/180 or 7/60 < 14/45
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