Question

9
1) Compare
5/14 and 9/12​

Answer 1

Answer:

9

12

is greater than

5

14

Steps for comparing fractions

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84

For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,

9

12

=

9 × 7

12 × 7

=

63

84

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,

5

14

=

5 × 6

14 × 6

=

30

84

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

63

84

>

30

84

or

9

12

>

5

14

Step-by-step explanation:

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