Compare 42/15 and 1/36
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 1/36
42/15 is greater than 1/36
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,
42/15 = 42 × 12/15 × 12 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 504/180 > 5/180 or 42/15 > 1/36
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