Compare 8/28 and 12/25
8/28 is smaller than 12/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 25 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
12/25 = 12 × 28/25 × 28 = 336/700 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 200/700 < 336/700 or 8/28 < 12/25
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