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Compare 10/48 and 10/27

10/48 is smaller than 10/27

Steps for comparing fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   10/48 = 10 × 9/48 × 9 = 90/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   10/27 = 10 × 16/27 × 16 = 160/432
4. Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
5. 90/432 < 160/432 or 10/48 < 10/27

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