Compare 16/49 and 15/45
16/49 is smaller than 15/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
16/49 = 16 × 45/49 × 45 = 720/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
15/45 = 15 × 49/45 × 49 = 735/2205 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 720/2205 < 735/2205 or 16/49 < 15/45
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