Compare 32/20 and 50/45
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 1 5/45
32/20 is greater than 50/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 288/180 > 200/180 or 32/20 > 50/45
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