Compare 15/18 and 35/60
15/18 is greater than 35/60
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 150/180 > 105/180 or 15/18 > 35/60
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