Compare 60/36 and 2/25
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 2/25
60/36 is greater than 2/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1500/900 > 72/900 or 60/36 > 2/25
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