Compare 1/75 and 2/81
1/75 is smaller than 2/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
1/75 = 1 × 27/75 × 27 = 27/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
2/81 = 2 × 25/81 × 25 = 50/2025 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 27/2025 < 50/2025 or 1/75 < 2/81
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