compare the following fractions. (7/15) (9/20)
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Answer:
Compare 7/15 and 9/20
7
15
is greater than
9
20
Steps for comparing fractions
Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
7
15
=
7 × 4
15 × 4
=
28
60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9
20
=
9 × 3
20 × 3
=
27
60
Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
28
60
>
27
60
or
7
15
>
9
20
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