Compare 80/36 and 2/45
1st number: 2 8/36, 2nd number: 2/45
80/36 is greater than 2/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
80/36 = 80 × 5/36 × 5 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 400/180 > 8/180 or 80/36 > 2/45
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