Compare 15/50 and 60/84
15/50 is smaller than 60/84
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
15/50 = 15 × 42/50 × 42 = 630/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
60/84 = 60 × 25/84 × 25 = 1500/2100 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 630/2100 < 1500/2100 or 15/50 < 60/84
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