Compare 15/50 and 5/45
1550 is greater than 545
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1550 = 15 × 950 × 9 = 135450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
545 = 5 × 1045 × 10 = 50450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 135450 > 50450 or 1550 > 545
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