Compare 7/25 and 27/36
7/25 is smaller than 27/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
7/25 = 7 × 36/25 × 36 = 252/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 252/900 < 675/900 or 7/25 < 27/36
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