Compare 15/70 and 5/48
15/70 is greater than 5/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
15/70 = 15 × 24/70 × 24 = 360/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 360/1680 > 175/1680 or 15/70 > 5/48
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