Compare 50/45 and 18/60
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 18/60
50/45 is greater than 18/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
50/45 = 50 × 4/45 × 4 = 200/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/180 > 54/180 or 50/45 > 18/60
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