Compare 24/45 and 3/6
24/45 is greater than 3/6
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
3/6 = 3 × 15/6 × 15 = 45/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/90 > 45/90 or 24/45 > 3/6
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