Compare 10/45 and 7/10
1045 is smaller than 710
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1045 = 10 × 245 × 2 = 2090 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
710 = 7 × 910 × 9 = 6390 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2090 < 6390 or 1045 < 710
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