Compare 42/36 and 60/45
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 1 15/45
42/36 is smaller than 60/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 210/180 < 240/180 or 42/36 < 60/45
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