Compare 8/25 and 28/72
8/25 is smaller than 28/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
8/25 = 8 × 72/25 × 72 = 576/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
28/72 = 28 × 25/72 × 25 = 700/1800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 576/1800 < 700/1800 or 8/25 < 28/72
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/25 and 28/72 8/25 and 56/72 8/50 and 28/72 24/25 and 28/72 8/25 and 84/72 8/75 and 28/72 40/25 and 28/72 56/25 and 28/72