Compare 15/25 and 5/8
1525 is smaller than 58
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
1525 = 15 × 825 × 8 = 120200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
58 = 5 × 258 × 25 = 125200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120200 < 125200 or 1525 < 58
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