Compare 15/72 and 1/35
15/72 is greater than 1/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
15/72 = 15 × 35/72 × 35 = 525/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
1/35 = 1 × 72/35 × 72 = 72/2520 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 525/2520 > 72/2520 or 15/72 > 1/35
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