Compare 40/54 and 18/45
40/54 is greater than 18/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
18/45 = 18 × 6/45 × 6 = 108/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/270 > 108/270 or 40/54 > 18/45
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