Compare 45/6 and 4/25
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 4/25
45/6 is greater than 4/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
4/25 = 4 × 6/25 × 6 = 24/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1125/150 > 24/150 or 45/6 > 4/25
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