Compare 7/25 and 6/28
725 is greater than 628
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
725 = 7 × 2825 × 28 = 196700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
628 = 6 × 2528 × 25 = 150700 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 196700 > 150700 or 725 > 628
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