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Compare 2/45 and 20/25

2/45 is smaller than 20/25

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    20/25 = 20 × 9/25 × 9 = 180/225
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 10/225 < 180/225 or 2/45 < 20/25

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