Compare 45/28 and 80/24
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 3 8/24
45/28 is smaller than 80/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
80/24 = 80 × 7/24 × 7 = 560/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270/168 < 560/168 or 45/28 < 80/24
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