Compare 12/45 and 1/72
12/45 is greater than 1/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
12/45 = 12 × 8/45 × 8 = 96/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/360 > 5/360 or 12/45 > 1/72
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