Compare 4/16 and 45/80
4/16 is smaller than 45/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
4/16 = 4 × 5/16 × 5 = 20/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
45/80 = 45 × 1/80 × 1 = 45/80 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 20/80 < 45/80 or 4/16 < 45/80
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