Compare 30/4 and 25/30
1st number: 7 2/4, 2nd number: 25/30
30/4 is greater than 25/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
30/4 = 30 × 15/4 × 15 = 450/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
25/30 = 25 × 2/30 × 2 = 50/60 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 450/60 > 50/60 or 30/4 > 25/30
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