Compare 9/30 and 3/25
9/30 is greater than 3/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
9/30 = 9 × 5/30 × 5 = 45/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/150 > 18/150 or 9/30 > 3/25
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