Compare 5/6 and 25/28
5/6 is smaller than 25/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
5/6 = 5 × 14/6 × 14 = 70/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
25/28 = 25 × 3/28 × 3 = 75/84 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/84 < 75/84 or 5/6 < 25/28
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