Compare 45/98 and 6/45, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 45/98 and 6/45

45/98 is greater than 6/45

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
45/98 = 45 × 45/98 × 45 = 2025/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
6/45 = 6 × 98/45 × 98 = 588/4410
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
2025/4410 > 588/4410 or 45/98 > 6/45

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