Question

compare 9/36 and 6/25

Answer 1

Answer:

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:

LCM of 36 and 25 is 900

For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,

9

36

=

9 × 25

36 × 25

=

225

900

Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,

6

25

=

6 × 36

25 × 36

=

216

900

Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction

225

900

>

216

900

or

9

36

>

6

25