Compare 15/48 and 16/35
15/48 is smaller than 16/35
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
16/35 = 16 × 48/35 × 48 = 768/1680 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 525/1680 < 768/1680 or 15/48 < 16/35
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