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Compare 15/28 and 15/49

15/28 is greater than 15/49

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
   15/28 = 15 × 7/28 × 7 = 105/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   15/49 = 15 × 4/49 × 4 = 60/196
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 105/196 > 60/196 or 15/28 > 15/49

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