Compare 45/15 and 3/4
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 3/4
45/15 is greater than 3/4
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
45/15 = 45 × 4/15 × 4 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
3/4 = 3 × 15/4 × 15 = 45/60 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 180/60 > 45/60 or 45/15 > 3/4
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