Compare 4/9 and 10/25
49 is greater than 1025
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
49 = 4 × 259 × 25 = 100225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1025 = 10 × 925 × 9 = 90225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 100225 > 90225 or 49 > 1025
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