Compare 18/84 and 15/48
18/84 is smaller than 15/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
18/84 = 18 × 4/84 × 4 = 72/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 72/336 < 105/336 or 18/84 < 15/48
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