Compare 18/36 and 1/15
18/36 is greater than 1/15
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,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
1/15 = 1 × 12/15 × 12 = 12/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 90/180 > 12/180 or 18/36 > 1/15
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