Compare 30/45 and 25/49
30/45 is greater than 25/49
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
30/45 = 30 × 49/45 × 49 = 1470/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
25/49 = 25 × 45/49 × 45 = 1125/2205 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1470/2205 > 1125/2205 or 30/45 > 25/49
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