Compare 8/72 and 6/15
8/72 is smaller than 6/15
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 15 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
6/15 = 6 × 24/15 × 24 = 144/360 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40/360 < 144/360 or 8/72 < 6/15
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