Compare 90/14 and 12/48
1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 12/48
90/14 is greater than 12/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
90/14 = 90 × 24/14 × 24 = 2160/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2160/336 > 84/336 or 90/14 > 12/48
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 90/14 and 24/48 90/28 and 12/48 90/14 and 12/96 90/14 and 36/48 90/42 and 12/48 90/14 and 60/48 90/70 and 12/48 90/14 and 84/48 90/98 and 12/48