Compare 70/45 and 48/96
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 48/96
70/45 is greater than 48/96
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
70/45 = 70 × 32/45 × 32 = 2240/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
48/96 = 48 × 15/96 × 15 = 720/1440 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2240/1440 > 720/1440 or 70/45 > 48/96
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