Compare 7/16 and 8/45
716 is greater than 845
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
716 = 7 × 4516 × 45 = 315720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
845 = 8 × 1645 × 16 = 128720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 315720 > 128720 or 716 > 845
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