Compare 18/49 and 15/90
18/49 is greater than 15/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
18/49 = 18 × 90/49 × 90 = 1620/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
15/90 = 15 × 49/90 × 49 = 735/4410 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 1620/4410 > 735/4410 or 18/49 > 15/90
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