To compare 29/60 and 45/88 this time comparing both fraction with 1/2

Compare 29/60 and 45/88 by the fraction 1/2.

As we all know that fractions can be simplified.

Let's start with 29/60

Can we simplify it with 1/2.

the answer is NO but close. the 1/2 value of this is 30/60 but the given is only 29/60.

The numerator is less than 1

Next, the given is 45/88

Can we simplify it to 1/2

Still the answer is NO but close. Because the 1/2 value of it is 44/88.

45/88 has more than 1 in the numerator.