Compare 14/60 and 12/25
14/60 is smaller than 12/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
14/60 = 14 × 5/60 × 5 = 70/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
12/25 = 12 × 12/25 × 12 = 144/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 70/300 < 144/300 or 14/60 < 12/25
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