Compare 45/36 and 27/60
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 27/60
45/36 is greater than 27/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 225/180 > 81/180 or 45/36 > 27/60
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