Compare 15/18 and 9/48
15/18 is greater than 9/48
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
9/48 = 9 × 3/48 × 3 = 27/144 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 120/144 > 27/144 or 15/18 > 9/48
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