Compare 30/54 and 1/15
30/54 is greater than 1/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
1/15 = 1 × 18/15 × 18 = 18/270 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 150/270 > 18/270 or 30/54 > 1/15
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