Compare 15/72 and 9/50
1572 is greater than 950
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
1572 = 15 × 2572 × 25 = 3751800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
950 = 9 × 3650 × 36 = 3241800 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3751800 > 3241800 or 1572 > 950
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