Compare 7/25 and 27/84
7/25 is smaller than 27/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
7/25 = 7 × 84/25 × 84 = 588/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
27/84 = 27 × 25/84 × 25 = 675/2100 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 588/2100 < 675/2100 or 7/25 < 27/84
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