Compare 4/25 and 75/90
4/25 is smaller than 75/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
4/25 = 4 × 18/25 × 18 = 72/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
75/90 = 75 × 5/90 × 5 = 375/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/450 < 375/450 or 4/25 < 75/90
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