Compare 45/8 and 72/84
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 72/84
45/8 is greater than 72/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
45/8 = 45 × 21/8 × 21 = 945/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
72/84 = 72 × 2/84 × 2 = 144/168 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 945/168 > 144/168 or 45/8 > 72/84
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