Compare 4/35 and 7/48
4/35 is smaller than 7/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
4/35 = 4 × 48/35 × 48 = 192/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 192/1680 < 245/1680 or 4/35 < 7/48
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