Compare 15/36 and 30/10
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 3 0/10
15/36 is smaller than 30/10
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
30/10 = 30 × 18/10 × 18 = 540/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/180 < 540/180 or 15/36 < 30/10
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/36 and 30/10 15/36 and 60/10 15/72 and 30/10 15/36 and 30/20 45/36 and 30/10 15/36 and 90/10 75/36 and 30/10 15/36 and 30/50 15/36 and 30/70