Compare 3/25 and 50/81
3/25 is smaller than 50/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
3/25 = 3 × 81/25 × 81 = 243/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
50/81 = 50 × 25/81 × 25 = 1250/2025 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 243/2025 < 1250/2025 or 3/25 < 50/81
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