Compare 25/60 and 10/12
25/60 is smaller than 10/12
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
25/60 = 25 × 1/60 × 1 = 25/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 25/60 < 50/60 or 25/60 < 10/12
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