Compare 45/84 and 9/75
45/84 is greater than 9/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
45/84 = 45 × 25/84 × 25 = 1125/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
9/75 = 9 × 28/75 × 28 = 252/2100 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1125/2100 > 252/2100 or 45/84 > 9/75
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