Compare 12/54 and 35/48
12/54 is smaller than 35/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
12/54 = 12 × 8/54 × 8 = 96/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
35/48 = 35 × 9/48 × 9 = 315/432 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 96/432 < 315/432 or 12/54 < 35/48
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