1 out of 6. If you took one from 15, it wouldn't be as big of an impact as if you took one out of 6. Would you rather have to give someone a dollar when you have 15 dollars or only 6? 15, because 1 is a bigger percentage of 6 than it is for 15.
1/5 x 6/6 = 6/30 4/6 x 5/5 = 20/30 4 sixth is bigger by 14/30 = 7/15
Make the lower number the same them compare, as in 4/15 and 2/5 becomes 4/15 and 6/15 from 2x3/5x3 or 6/15 Answer 6/15 is bigger than 4/15 i.e. 2/5 is bigger.
-6
4 out of 15
3/4 is bigger than 1/6.
1/6
1/5 x 6/6 = 6/30 4/6 x 5/5 = 20/30 4 sixth is bigger by 14/30 = 7/15
Make the lower number the same them compare, as in 4/15 and 2/5 becomes 4/15 and 6/15 from 2x3/5x3 or 6/15 Answer 6/15 is bigger than 4/15 i.e. 2/5 is bigger.
-6
4 out of 15
3/4 is bigger than 1/6.
4/15 = 20/75 6/25 = 18/75 So 4/15 is bigger.
5/6 = 15/18 so it is bigger
1/3 is bigger than 7/15
no
16 ounces = 1 pound therefore 1 pound is bigger (heavier) than 15 ounces.
No 7/15 is not bigger than 1 1/2.