Compare 45/18 and 35/25
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 10/25
45/18 is greater than 35/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
45/18 = 45 × 25/18 × 25 = 1125/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
35/25 = 35 × 18/25 × 18 = 630/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1125/450 > 630/450 or 45/18 > 35/25
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