Compare 42/30 and 15/36
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 15/36
42/30 is greater than 15/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
42/30 = 42 × 6/30 × 6 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 252/180 > 75/180 or 42/30 > 15/36
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