Compare 2/10 and 45/60
2/10 is smaller than 45/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
2/10 = 2 × 6/10 × 6 = 12/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
45/60 = 45 × 1/60 × 1 = 45/60 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 12/60 < 45/60 or 2/10 < 45/60
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