Compare 2/15 and 8/36
2/15 is smaller than 8/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
2/15 = 2 × 12/15 × 12 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/180 < 40/180 or 2/15 < 8/36
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