Compare 50/45 and 12/64
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 12/64
50/45 is greater than 12/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
50/45 = 50 × 64/45 × 64 = 3200/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
12/64 = 12 × 45/64 × 45 = 540/2880 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3200/2880 > 540/2880 or 50/45 > 12/64
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