Compare 5/25 and 14/18
5/25 is smaller than 14/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
5/25 = 5 × 18/25 × 18 = 90/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/450 < 350/450 or 5/25 < 14/18
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