Compare 12/45 and 15/49
12/45 is smaller than 15/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
12/45 = 12 × 49/45 × 49 = 588/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
15/49 = 15 × 45/49 × 45 = 675/2205 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 588/2205 < 675/2205 or 12/45 < 15/49
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