Compare 4/25 and 15/84
4/25 is smaller than 15/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
4/25 = 4 × 84/25 × 84 = 336/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 336/2100 < 375/2100 or 4/25 < 15/84
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