Compare 60/25 and 90/35
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 2 20/35
60/25 is smaller than 90/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
60/25 = 60 × 7/25 × 7 = 420/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
90/35 = 90 × 5/35 × 5 = 450/175 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 420/175 < 450/175 or 60/25 < 90/35
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