Compare 45/10 and 20/36
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 20/36
45/10 is greater than 20/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
45/10 = 45 × 18/10 × 18 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 810/180 > 100/180 or 45/10 > 20/36
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