Compare 7/45 and 4/15
7/45 is smaller than 4/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7/45 < 12/45 or 7/45 < 4/15
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