Compare 3/84 and 25/45
3/84 is smaller than 25/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
3/84 = 3 × 15/84 × 15 = 45/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
25/45 = 25 × 28/45 × 28 = 700/1260 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/1260 < 700/1260 or 3/84 < 25/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/84 and 25/45 3/84 and 50/45 3/84 and 25/90 9/84 and 25/45 3/84 and 75/45 15/84 and 25/45 21/84 and 25/45