Compare 54/45 and 7/8
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 7/8
54/45 is greater than 7/8
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 432/360 > 315/360 or 54/45 > 7/8
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