Compare and sort in ascending order the two ordinary fractions, which one is larger: 20/12 and 25/15. Ordinary fractions compared and sorted in ascending order, result explained below
Compare: 20/12 and 25/15
The operation of comparing fractions:
20/12 and 25/15
Reduce (simplify) fractions to their lowest terms equivalents:
20/12 = (22 × 5)/(22 × 3) = ((22 × 5) ÷ 22)/((22 × 3) ÷ 22) = 5/3
25/15 = 52/(3 × 5) = (52 ÷ 5)/((3 × 5) ÷ 5) = 5/3
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The fractions are equal.
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The final answer:
The fractions sorted in ascending order:
5/3 = 5/3
The initial fractions in ascending order:
20/12 = 25/15
