Compare 2/20 and 25/48
2/20 is smaller than 25/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
2/20 = 2 × 12/20 × 12 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
25/48 = 25 × 5/48 × 5 = 125/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 24/240 < 125/240 or 2/20 < 25/48
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