Compare 15/2 and 32/45
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 32/45
15/2 is greater than 32/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
15/2 = 15 × 45/2 × 45 = 675/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
32/45 = 32 × 2/45 × 2 = 64/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 675/90 > 64/90 or 15/2 > 32/45
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/2 and 32/45 15/2 and 64/45 15/4 and 32/45 15/2 and 32/90 45/2 and 32/45 15/2 and 96/45 15/6 and 32/45 75/2 and 32/45 15/10 and 32/45 15/14 and 32/45