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Compare 5/2 and 8/45

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 8/45

5/2 is greater than 8/45

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
   5/2 = 5 × 45/2 × 45 = 225/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 225/90 > 16/90 or 5/2 > 8/45

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