Compare 45/25 and 40/72
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 40/72
45/25 is greater than 40/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
45/25 = 45 × 72/25 × 72 = 3240/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3240/1800 > 1000/1800 or 45/25 > 40/72
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