Compare 36/96 and 2/45
36/96 is greater than 2/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
36/96 = 36 × 15/96 × 15 = 540/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
2/45 = 2 × 32/45 × 32 = 64/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 540/1440 > 64/1440 or 36/96 > 2/45
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