Compare 2/15 and 30/81
2/15 is smaller than 30/81
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
2/15 = 2 × 27/15 × 27 = 54/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
30/81 = 30 × 5/81 × 5 = 150/405 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 54/405 < 150/405 or 2/15 < 30/81
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