Compare 35/90 and 15/25
35/90 is smaller than 15/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
15/25 = 15 × 18/25 × 18 = 270/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 175/450 < 270/450 or 35/90 < 15/25
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