Compare 1/45 and 25/70
1/45 is smaller than 25/70
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
1/45 = 1 × 14/45 × 14 = 14/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
25/70 = 25 × 9/70 × 9 = 225/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 14/630 < 225/630 or 1/45 < 25/70
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