Compare 45/15 and 10/72
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 10/72
45/15 is greater than 10/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
45/15 = 45 × 24/15 × 24 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1080/360 > 50/360 or 45/15 > 10/72
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