Compare 24/25 and 3/45
24/25 is greater than 3/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
24/25 = 24 × 9/25 × 9 = 216/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216/225 > 15/225 or 24/25 > 3/45
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