Compare 96/45 and 1/14
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 1/14
96/45 is greater than 1/14
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,
96/45 = 96 × 14/45 × 14 = 1344/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
1/14 = 1 × 45/14 × 45 = 45/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1344/630 > 45/630 or 96/45 > 1/14
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