Compare 12/60 and 25/90
12/60 is smaller than 25/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 36/180 < 50/180 or 12/60 < 25/90
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