Compare 6/25 and 16/45
6/25 is smaller than 16/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
16/45 = 16 × 5/45 × 5 = 80/225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/225 < 80/225 or 6/25 < 16/45
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