Compare 3/12 and 12/75
3/12 is greater than 12/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
3/12 = 3 × 25/12 × 25 = 75/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/300 > 48/300 or 3/12 > 12/75
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