Compare 8/72 and 5/45
8/72 is equivalent to 5/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
5/45 = 5 × 8/45 × 8 = 40/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40/360 = 40/360 or 8/72 = 5/45
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