Compare 10/15 and 4/48
1015 is greater than 448
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
1015 = 10 × 1615 × 16 = 160240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
448 = 4 × 548 × 5 = 20240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 160240 > 20240 or 1015 > 448
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