Compare 7/15 and 18/36
7/15 is smaller than 18/36
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
7/15 = 7 × 12/15 × 12 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 84/180 < 90/180 or 7/15 < 18/36
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