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Compare 2/49 and 5/45

2/49 is smaller than 5/45

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    2/49 = 2 × 45/49 × 45 = 90/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    5/45 = 5 × 49/45 × 49 = 245/2205
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 90/2205 < 245/2205 or 2/49 < 5/45

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