Compare 6/7 and 15/30
6/7 is greater than 15/30
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
6/7 = 6 × 30/7 × 30 = 180/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 180/210 > 105/210 or 6/7 > 15/30
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