Compare 70/45 and 45/64
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 45/64
70/45 is greater than 45/64
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
70/45 = 70 × 64/45 × 64 = 4480/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
45/64 = 45 × 45/64 × 45 = 2025/2880 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4480/2880 > 2025/2880 or 70/45 > 45/64
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