Compare 15/63 and 28/45
15/63 is smaller than 28/45
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
15/63 = 15 × 5/63 × 5 = 75/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
28/45 = 28 × 7/45 × 7 = 196/315 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 75/315 < 196/315 or 15/63 < 28/45
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