Compare 6/45 and 2/28
6/45 is greater than 2/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
6/45 = 6 × 28/45 × 28 = 168/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
2/28 = 2 × 45/28 × 45 = 90/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 168/1260 > 90/1260 or 6/45 > 2/28
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