Compare 15/25 and 25/32
15/25 is smaller than 25/32
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
15/25 = 15 × 32/25 × 32 = 480/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
25/32 = 25 × 25/32 × 25 = 625/800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 480/800 < 625/800 or 15/25 < 25/32
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