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Compare 6/12 and 18/45

6/12 is greater than 18/45

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    18/45 = 18 × 4/45 × 4 = 72/180
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 90/180 > 72/180 or 6/12 > 18/45

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