Compare 12/50 and 10/45
12/50 is greater than 10/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
12/50 = 12 × 9/50 × 9 = 108/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
10/45 = 10 × 10/45 × 10 = 100/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108/450 > 100/450 or 12/50 > 10/45
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