Compare 2/45 and 1/16
2/45 is smaller than 1/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
2/45 = 2 × 16/45 × 16 = 32/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
1/16 = 1 × 45/16 × 45 = 45/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/720 < 45/720 or 2/45 < 1/16
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