Compare 3/16 and 7/15
3/16 is smaller than 7/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 15 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
7/15 = 7 × 16/15 × 16 = 112/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/240 < 112/240 or 3/16 < 7/15
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