Compare 36/96 and 7/25
36/96 is greater than 7/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
36/96 = 36 × 25/96 × 25 = 900/2400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
7/25 = 7 × 96/25 × 96 = 672/2400 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 900/2400 > 672/2400 or 36/96 > 7/25
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