Compare 15/50 and 25/40
15/50 is smaller than 25/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
25/40 = 25 × 5/40 × 5 = 125/200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 60/200 < 125/200 or 15/50 < 25/40
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