Compare 25/45 and 7/9
25/45 is smaller than 7/9
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
7/9 = 7 × 5/9 × 5 = 35/45 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/45 < 35/45 or 25/45 < 7/9
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