Compare 63/49 and 25/48
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 25/48
63/49 is greater than 25/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
63/49 = 63 × 48/49 × 48 = 3024/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
25/48 = 25 × 49/48 × 49 = 1225/2352 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 3024/2352 > 1225/2352 or 63/49 > 25/48
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