Compare 2/25 and 4/45
2/25 is smaller than 4/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/225 < 20/225 or 2/25 < 4/45
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