Compare 3/90 and 1/15
3/90 is smaller than 1/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
1/15 = 1 × 6/15 × 6 = 6/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3/90 < 6/90 or 3/90 < 1/15
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