Compare 3/15 and 25/72
3/15 is smaller than 25/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
3/15 = 3 × 24/15 × 24 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
25/72 = 25 × 5/72 × 5 = 125/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/360 < 125/360 or 3/15 < 25/72
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