Compare 4/15 and 10/90
4/15 is greater than 10/90
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
4/15 = 4 × 6/15 × 6 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
10/90 = 10 × 1/90 × 1 = 10/90 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/90 > 10/90 or 4/15 > 10/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 8/15 and 10/90 4/15 and 20/90 4/30 and 10/90 12/15 and 10/90 4/15 and 30/90 4/45 and 10/90 20/15 and 10/90 4/15 and 50/90 4/75 and 10/90 28/15 and 10/90 4/15 and 70/90