Compare 7/15 and 14/25
7/15 is smaller than 14/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
7/15 = 7 × 5/15 × 5 = 35/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
14/25 = 14 × 3/25 × 3 = 42/75 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 35/75 < 42/75 or 7/15 < 14/25
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