Compare 2/9 and 18/48
2/9 is smaller than 18/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
2/9 = 2 × 16/9 × 16 = 32/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
18/48 = 18 × 3/48 × 3 = 54/144 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 32/144 < 54/144 or 2/9 < 18/48
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