Compare 1/10 and 45/80
1/10 is smaller than 45/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
1/10 = 1 × 8/10 × 8 = 8/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 8/80 < 45/80 or 1/10 < 45/80
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