Compare 15/10 and 1/72
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1/72
15/10 is greater than 1/72
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
15/10 = 15 × 36/10 × 36 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
1/72 = 1 × 5/72 × 5 = 5/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 540/360 > 5/360 or 15/10 > 1/72
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