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Compare 1/15 and 9/36

1/15 is smaller than 9/36

Steps for comparing fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    1/15 = 1 × 12/15 × 12 = 12/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180
  4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
  5. 12/180 < 45/180 or 1/15 < 9/36

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