Compare 10/48 and 20/80
10/48 is smaller than 20/80
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
10/48 = 10 × 5/48 × 5 = 50/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 50/240 < 60/240 or 10/48 < 20/80
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