Compare 50/45 and 70/36
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 1 34/36
50/45 is smaller than 70/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/180 < 350/180 or 50/45 < 70/36
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