Compare 15/48 and 45/98
15/48 is smaller than 45/98
Steps for comparing fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 98 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
15/48 = 15 × 49/48 × 49 = 735/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 24 = 2352,
45/98 = 45 × 24/98 × 24 = 1080/2352 - Since the denominators are now the same, the fraction with the bigger numerator is the greater fraction
- 735/2352 < 1080/2352 or 15/48 < 45/98
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