Compare 9/60 and 15/50
9/60 is smaller than 15/50
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 45/300 < 90/300 or 9/60 < 15/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 18/60 and 15/50 9/60 and 30/50 27/60 and 15/50 9/60 and 45/50 45/60 and 15/50 9/60 and 75/50 63/60 and 15/50