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Compare 1/75 and 2/18

1/75 is smaller than 2/18

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    1/75 = 1 × 6/75 × 6 = 6/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    2/18 = 2 × 25/18 × 25 = 50/450
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 6/450 < 50/450 or 1/75 < 2/18

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