Compare 5/75 and 9/25
5/75 is smaller than 9/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
5/75 = 5 × 1/75 × 1 = 5/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
9/25 = 9 × 3/25 × 3 = 27/75 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/75 < 27/75 or 5/75 < 9/25
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