Compare 7/25 and 14/45
725 is smaller than 1445
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
725 = 7 × 925 × 9 = 63225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
1445 = 14 × 545 × 5 = 70225 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 63225 < 70225 or 725 < 1445
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