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Compare 50/45 and 45/72

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 45/72

50/45 is greater than 45/72

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   50/45 = 50 × 8/45 × 8 = 400/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   45/72 = 45 × 5/72 × 5 = 225/360
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 400/360 > 225/360 or 50/45 > 45/72

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