Compare 9/14 and 9/72
914 is greater than 972
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
914 = 9 × 3614 × 36 = 324504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
972 = 9 × 772 × 7 = 63504 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 324504 > 63504 or 914 > 972
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