Compare 45/32 and 9/25
1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 9/25
45/32 is greater than 9/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 25 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
45/32 = 45 × 25/32 × 25 = 1125/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 32 = 800,
9/25 = 9 × 32/25 × 32 = 288/800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1125/800 > 288/800 or 45/32 > 9/25
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