Is 7 over 8 greater than or less than 24 over 25?

Answer 1

7/8 is less than 24/25

Either convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with a common denominator and compare the numerators, or convert them to decimals and compare directly. I prefer fractions:

lcm of 8 & 25 is 200.

7/8 = 175/200

24/25 = 192/200

175 < 192 ⇒ 7/8 < 24/25

Using decimals:

7/8 = 0.875

24/25 = 0.96

0.875 < 0.96 ⇒ 7/8 < 24/25