Compare 56/4 and 40/45, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 56/4 and 40/45

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 40/45

56/4 is greater than 40/45

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
56/4 = 56 × 45/4 × 45 = 2520/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
40/45 = 40 × 4/45 × 4 = 160/180
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
2520/180 > 160/180 or 56/4 > 40/45

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