Compare 10/36 and 5/48
10/36 is greater than 5/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
10/36 = 10 × 4/36 × 4 = 40/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
5/48 = 5 × 3/48 × 3 = 15/144 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 40/144 > 15/144 or 10/36 > 5/48
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