Compare 12/45 and 1/16
12/45 is greater than 1/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
12/45 = 12 × 16/45 × 16 = 192/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/720 > 45/720 or 12/45 > 1/16
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