Compare 45/70 and 3/8
45/70 is greater than 3/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
45/70 = 45 × 4/70 × 4 = 180/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 180/280 > 105/280 or 45/70 > 3/8
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