Compare 15/35 and 14/18
15/35 is smaller than 14/18
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
15/35 = 15 × 18/35 × 18 = 270/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
14/18 = 14 × 35/18 × 35 = 490/630 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 270/630 < 490/630 or 15/35 < 14/18
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