Compare 6/15 and 5/72
615 is greater than 572
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
615 = 6 × 2415 × 24 = 144360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
572 = 5 × 572 × 5 = 25360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 144360 > 25360 or 615 > 572
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