Compare 5/9 and 15/28
5/9 is greater than 15/28
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
15/28 = 15 × 9/28 × 9 = 135/252 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 140/252 > 135/252 or 5/9 > 15/28
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