Compare 30/81 and 15/45
30/81 is greater than 15/45
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,
30/81 = 30 × 5/81 × 5 = 150/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
15/45 = 15 × 9/45 × 9 = 135/405 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 150/405 > 135/405 or 30/81 > 15/45
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