Compare 36/20 and 96/45
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 2 6/45
36/20 is smaller than 96/45
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,
36/20 = 36 × 9/20 × 9 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 324/180 < 384/180 or 36/20 < 96/45
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