Compare 60/4 and 12/45
1st number: 15 0/4, 2nd number: 12/45
60/4 is greater than 12/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- 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,
60/4 = 60 × 45/4 × 45 = 2700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2700/180 > 48/180 or 60/4 > 12/45
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