Compare 30/8 and 15/45
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 15/45
30/8 is greater than 15/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
30/8 = 30 × 45/8 × 45 = 1350/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1350/360 > 120/360 or 30/8 > 15/45
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