Compare 6/25 and 18/36
6/25 is smaller than 18/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
6/25 = 6 × 36/25 × 36 = 216/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
18/36 = 18 × 25/36 × 25 = 450/900 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 216/900 < 450/900 or 6/25 < 18/36
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