Compare 45/20 and 15/24
1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 15/24
45/20 is greater than 15/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
45/20 = 45 × 6/20 × 6 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270/120 > 75/120 or 45/20 > 15/24
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