Compare 45/7 and 72/80
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 72/80
45/7 is greater than 72/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
45/7 = 45 × 80/7 × 80 = 3600/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3600/560 > 504/560 or 45/7 > 72/80
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