Compare 21/90 and 25/45
21/90 is smaller than 25/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
21/90 = 21 × 1/90 × 1 = 21/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 21/90 < 50/90 or 21/90 < 25/45
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