Compare 40/2 and 3/45
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 3/45
40/2 is greater than 3/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
40/2 = 40 × 45/2 × 45 = 1800/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1800/90 > 6/90 or 40/2 > 3/45
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