Compare 10/28 and 9/15
1028 is smaller than 915
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 15 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
1028 = 10 × 1528 × 15 = 150420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
915 = 9 × 2815 × 28 = 252420 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 150420 < 252420 or 1028 < 915
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