Compare 18/49 and 42/45
18/49 is smaller than 42/45
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,
18/49 = 18 × 45/49 × 45 = 810/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
42/45 = 42 × 49/45 × 49 = 2058/2205 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 810/2205 < 2058/2205 or 18/49 < 42/45
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