Compare 15/54 and 12/25
15/54 is smaller than 12/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
12/25 = 12 × 54/25 × 54 = 648/1350 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 375/1350 < 648/1350 or 15/54 < 12/25
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