Compare 10/25 and 4/72
1025 is greater than 472
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
1025 = 10 × 7225 × 72 = 7201800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
472 = 4 × 2572 × 25 = 1001800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 7201800 > 1001800 or 1025 > 472
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