Compare 1/25 and 7/9
125 is smaller than 79
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
125 = 1 × 925 × 9 = 9225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
79 = 7 × 259 × 25 = 175225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 9225 < 175225 or 125 < 79
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