Compare 48/45 and 15/4
1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 3 3/4
48/45 is smaller than 15/4
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
48/45 = 48 × 4/45 × 4 = 192/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
15/4 = 15 × 45/4 × 45 = 675/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/180 < 675/180 or 48/45 < 15/4
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