Compare 4/75 and 7/81
4/75 is smaller than 7/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
4/75 = 4 × 27/75 × 27 = 108/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
7/81 = 7 × 25/81 × 25 = 175/2025 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 108/2025 < 175/2025 or 4/75 < 7/81
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