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Compare 36/24 and 2/45

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 2/45

36/24 is greater than 2/45

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   36/24 = 36 × 15/24 × 15 = 540/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 540/360 > 16/360 or 36/24 > 2/45

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