Compare 7/25 and 15/21
7/25 is smaller than 15/21
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
7/25 = 7 × 21/25 × 21 = 147/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
15/21 = 15 × 25/21 × 25 = 375/525 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 147/525 < 375/525 or 7/25 < 15/21
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