Compare 6/30 and 1/45
6/30 is greater than 1/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/90 > 2/90 or 6/30 > 1/45
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