Compare 27/12 and 30/45
1st number: 2 3/12, 2nd number: 30/45
27/12 is greater than 30/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
27/12 = 27 × 15/12 × 15 = 405/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 405/180 > 120/180 or 27/12 > 30/45
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