Compare 9/45 and 10/36
9/45 is smaller than 10/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36/180 < 50/180 or 9/45 < 10/36
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