Compare 30/18 and 49/25
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 1 24/25
30/18 is smaller than 49/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
30/18 = 30 × 25/18 × 25 = 750/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
49/25 = 49 × 18/25 × 18 = 882/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 750/450 < 882/450 or 30/18 < 49/25
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