Compare 1/12 and 8/25
1/12 is smaller than 8/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
1/12 = 1 × 25/12 × 25 = 25/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
8/25 = 8 × 12/25 × 12 = 96/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/300 < 96/300 or 1/12 < 8/25
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