Compare 16/36 and 4/15
16/36 is greater than 4/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
4/15 = 4 × 12/15 × 12 = 48/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 80/180 > 48/180 or 16/36 > 4/15
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