Compare 15/6 and 16/35
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 16/35
15/6 is greater than 16/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
16/35 = 16 × 6/35 × 6 = 96/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 525/210 > 96/210 or 15/6 > 16/35
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