Compare 15/70 and 6/15
15/70 is smaller than 6/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/210 < 84/210 or 15/70 < 6/15
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