Compare 1/15 and 7/9
115 is smaller than 79
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
115 = 1 × 315 × 3 = 345 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
79 = 7 × 59 × 5 = 3545 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 345 < 3545 or 115 < 79
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