Compare 5/4 and 7/45
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 7/45
54 is greater than 745
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
54 = 5 × 454 × 45 = 225180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
745 = 7 × 445 × 4 = 28180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 225180 > 28180 or 54 > 745
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