Compare 12/18 and 14/25
12/18 is greater than 14/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
12/18 = 12 × 25/18 × 25 = 300/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
14/25 = 14 × 18/25 × 18 = 252/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 300/450 > 252/450 or 12/18 > 14/25
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