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Compare 15/84 and 8/18

15/84 is smaller than 8/18

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 18 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   8/18 = 8 × 14/18 × 14 = 112/252
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 45/252 < 112/252 or 15/84 < 8/18

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