Compare 2/75 and 5/30
2/75 is smaller than 5/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
5/30 = 5 × 5/30 × 5 = 25/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 4/150 < 25/150 or 2/75 < 5/30
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