Compare 4/45 and 9/16
4/45 is smaller than 9/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
9/16 = 9 × 45/16 × 45 = 405/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 64/720 < 405/720 or 4/45 < 9/16
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/45 and 9/16 4/45 and 18/16 4/90 and 9/16 4/45 and 9/32 12/45 and 9/16 4/45 and 27/16 4/45 and 9/48 20/45 and 9/16 4/45 and 45/16 4/45 and 9/80 28/45 and 9/16 4/45 and 63/16