Compare 8/75 and 45/60
8/75 is smaller than 45/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
8/75 = 8 × 4/75 × 4 = 32/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
45/60 = 45 × 5/60 × 5 = 225/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/300 < 225/300 or 8/75 < 45/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/75 and 45/60 8/75 and 90/60 24/75 and 45/60 40/75 and 45/60 56/75 and 45/60