Compare 2/81 and 5/45
2/81 is smaller than 5/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
5/45 = 5 × 9/45 × 9 = 45/405 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/405 < 45/405 or 2/81 < 5/45
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