Compare 2/20 and 10/25
2/20 is smaller than 10/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
2/20 = 2 × 5/20 × 5 = 10/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
10/25 = 10 × 4/25 × 4 = 40/100 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 10/100 < 40/100 or 2/20 < 10/25
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