Compare 2/18 and 7/45
2/18 is smaller than 7/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/90 < 14/90 or 2/18 < 7/45
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