Compare 45/18 and 45/60
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 45/60
45/18 is greater than 45/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
45/18 = 45 × 10/18 × 10 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
45/60 = 45 × 3/60 × 3 = 135/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 450/180 > 135/180 or 45/18 > 45/60
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