Compare 70/45 and 81/72
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 1 9/72
70/45 is greater than 81/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 560/360 > 405/360 or 70/45 > 81/72
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