Compare 15/90 and 3/16
15/90 is smaller than 3/16
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
15/90 = 15 × 8/90 × 8 = 120/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
3/16 = 3 × 45/16 × 45 = 135/720 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120/720 < 135/720 or 15/90 < 3/16
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