Compare 18/80 and 16/45
18/80 is smaller than 16/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
18/80 = 18 × 9/80 × 9 = 162/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
16/45 = 16 × 16/45 × 16 = 256/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 162/720 < 256/720 or 18/80 < 16/45
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