Compare 1/45 and 6/90
1/45 is smaller than 6/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2/90 < 6/90 or 1/45 < 6/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/45 and 6/90 1/45 and 12/90 1/90 and 6/90 3/45 and 6/90 1/45 and 18/90 5/45 and 6/90 1/45 and 30/90 7/45 and 6/90 1/45 and 42/90