Compare 6/30 and 15/75
6/30 is equivalent to 15/75
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
6/30 = 6 × 5/30 × 5 = 30/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 30/150 = 30/150 or 6/30 = 15/75
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