Compare 63/45 and 18/4
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 4 2/4
63/45 is smaller than 18/4
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
63/45 = 63 × 4/45 × 4 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 252/180 < 810/180 or 63/45 < 18/4
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