Compare 25/12 and 70/90
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 70/90
25/12 is greater than 70/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
25/12 = 25 × 15/12 × 15 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
70/90 = 70 × 2/90 × 2 = 140/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 375/180 > 140/180 or 25/12 > 70/90
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