Compare 1/45 and 2/75
1/45 is smaller than 2/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/225 < 6/225 or 1/45 < 2/75
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