Compare 1/15 and 16/90
1/15 is smaller than 16/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
1/15 = 1 × 6/15 × 6 = 6/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 6/90 < 16/90 or 1/15 < 16/90
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