Compare 45/50 and 32/80
45/50 is greater than 32/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
45/50 = 45 × 8/50 × 8 = 360/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
32/80 = 32 × 5/80 × 5 = 160/400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/400 > 160/400 or 45/50 > 32/80
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