Compare 9/18 and 21/25
9/18 is smaller than 21/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
9/18 = 9 × 25/18 × 25 = 225/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
21/25 = 21 × 18/25 × 18 = 378/450 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 225/450 < 378/450 or 9/18 < 21/25
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