Compare 45/9 and 18/24
1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 18/24
45/9 is greater than 18/24
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
45/9 = 45 × 8/9 × 8 = 360/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/72 > 54/72 or 45/9 > 18/24
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