Compare 7/45 and 7/10
7/45 is smaller than 7/10
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/90 < 63/90 or 7/45 < 7/10
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