Compare 30/25 and 28/72
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 28/72
30/25 is greater than 28/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
30/25 = 30 × 72/25 × 72 = 2160/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2160/1800 > 700/1800 or 30/25 > 28/72
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