Compare 2/10 and 8/45
2/10 is greater than 8/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
2/10 = 2 × 9/10 × 9 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/90 > 16/90 or 2/10 > 8/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 4/10 and 8/45 2/10 and 16/45 2/20 and 8/45 2/10 and 8/90 6/10 and 8/45 2/10 and 24/45 2/30 and 8/45 2/10 and 40/45 2/50 and 8/45 14/10 and 8/45 2/10 and 56/45 2/70 and 8/45