Compare 80/50 and 45/80
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 45/80
80/50 is greater than 45/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
80/50 = 80 × 8/50 × 8 = 640/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
45/80 = 45 × 5/80 × 5 = 225/400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 640/400 > 225/400 or 80/50 > 45/80
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