Compare 90/6 and 5/25
1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 5/25
90/6 is greater than 5/25
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
90/6 = 90 × 25/6 × 25 = 2250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 2250/150 > 30/150 or 90/6 > 5/25
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