Compare 12/15 and 50/60
12/15 is smaller than 50/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
12/15 = 12 × 4/15 × 4 = 48/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 48/60 < 50/60 or 12/15 < 50/60
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