Compare 7/25 and 6/27
725 is greater than 627
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
725 = 7 × 2725 × 27 = 189675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
627 = 6 × 2527 × 25 = 150675 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 189675 > 150675 or 725 > 627
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