Compare 70/45 and 32/20
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1 12/20
70/45 is smaller than 32/20
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
32/20 = 32 × 9/20 × 9 = 288/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 280/180 < 288/180 or 70/45 < 32/20
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