Compare 10/20 and 25/45
10/20 is smaller than 25/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/180 < 100/180 or 10/20 < 25/45
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