Compare 6/30 and 15/18
6/30 is smaller than 15/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
6/30 = 6 × 3/30 × 3 = 18/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
15/18 = 15 × 5/18 × 5 = 75/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 18/90 < 75/90 or 6/30 < 15/18
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