Compare 72/45 and 70/60
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 1 10/60
72/45 is greater than 70/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 288/180 > 210/180 or 72/45 > 70/60
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