Compare 1/72 and 4/15
1/72 is smaller than 4/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
4/15 = 4 × 24/15 × 24 = 96/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/360 < 96/360 or 1/72 < 4/15
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