Compare 1/48 and 25/40
1/48 is smaller than 25/40
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
1/48 = 1 × 5/48 × 5 = 5/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
25/40 = 25 × 6/40 × 6 = 150/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 5/240 < 150/240 or 1/48 < 25/40
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