Compare 75/49 and 2/45
1st number: 1 26/49, 2nd number: 2/45
75/49 is greater than 2/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
75/49 = 75 × 45/49 × 45 = 3375/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
2/45 = 2 × 49/45 × 49 = 98/2205 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3375/2205 > 98/2205 or 75/49 > 2/45
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