Compare 18/4 and 28/45
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 28/45
18/4 is greater than 28/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 810/180 > 112/180 or 18/4 > 28/45
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