Compare 6/75 and 25/48
6/75 is smaller than 25/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
6/75 = 6 × 16/75 × 16 = 96/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
25/48 = 25 × 25/48 × 25 = 625/1200 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/1200 < 625/1200 or 6/75 < 25/48
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