Compare 2/6 and 15/35, Which fraction is greater?

Compare 2/6 and 15/35

2/6 is smaller than 15/35

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
70/210 < 90/210 or 2/6 < 15/35

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