Compare 63/60 and 5/45
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 5/45
63/60 is greater than 5/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 189/180 > 20/180 or 63/60 > 5/45
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